Community Shield 2025: Slot addresses Isak are moving forward on the confrontation of Liverpool with Crystal Palace


Liverpool -Coach Arne Slot said on Friday that his side enjoys the challenge of Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield, because the Premier League champion wants to start with the new season with silverware and to prepare for his title defense.

Liverpool, which won the Premier League last season to secure a record-similar 20th English title, will be confronted with FA Cup winner Palace in Wembley on Sunday.

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«It’s nice if you can start the season by winning something. We have a chance at the start of the season. We are confronted with a difficult side of Crystal Palace. They have shown how difficult it is to win a one -off competition with them,» Slot Reporters said.

“Counter attacks, set pieces, long balls to (Palace striker Jean-Philippe) Mateta and individual quality of their attackers. (Athletic) Bilbao, AC Milan and Yokohama already gave us good competition (in the preseason).

«Palace hit the ground again and is still the same team. A good challenge for us to start the season.»

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The last trip from Liverpool to Wembley ended in a surprise 1-2 League Cup definitively loss against Newcastle United in March, but Slot did not stop there.

«Don’t look back because it’s a different system that Newcastle played,» said the Dutchman.

“But the way they played is perhaps comparable to how Palace plays. They used every Freekick to get the ball in our box. Palace is a threat to set pieces. There may be a few overlaps between two sides.

«On Sunday, one goal will be worth a lot.»

Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who missed some of Liverpool’s preset season preparations when repairing an injury, will be in the team. The Argentina International played in the last two friendly matches against Yokohama F. Marinos and Atletico Madrid and will play part of the game according to Slot.

Liverpool has signed Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez in the transfer window, among others, while Uruguayan attacker Darwin Nunez is linked to a move to Saudi-Kant al-Hilal.

Slot was asked about the future of Nunez and as Liverpool Newcastle striker Alexander Isak will chase as the replacement of the 26-year-old.

British media reported that Liverpool was interested in signing the Isak, which is left for three years on his Newcastle contract.

Isak put 23 Premier League goals last campaign, only behind Liverpool Talisman and Golden Boot -winner Mohamed Salah (29).

«You never talk about players who are not yours, so I can talk to you about Hugo, whom we have recently signed and have done it very well so far,» Slot said.

“We are very happy with the team we have and there is every reason to be happy, because we won the competition last season. OK, players left, but we also brought players in and the young people are doing well.

«At the moment in time, Darwin can leave, but things are not yet signed, so we have to wait a few days until that may be done in full, but there is a chance that he can leave.»



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