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“I’m very sure Arsenal will do comeback but only if Arteta bench that guy, He was reason they lose yesterday”:
Liverpool coach Arne Slot backs Arsenal to eliminate PSG but Arteta must bench ONE particular player first.
In a surprising and bold statement, new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has publicly thrown his support behind Premier League rivals Arsenal in their Champions League campaign—but with a sharp piece of advice for Mikel Arteta.
Speaking to Dutch media, Slot expressed strong belief that Arsenal can overturn their 2-1 first-leg deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their semi-final clash. However, his endorsement came with one crucial condition.
“I’m very sure Arsenal will complete the comeback, but only if Arteta benches that guy,” Slot said. “He was the reason they lost yesterday. The team played well overall, but one player’s poor decisions cost them dearly. At this level, you can’t carry passengers.”
While Slot did not directly name the player in question, speculation has run wild, with many fans and pundits pointing fingers at under-fire midfielder Jorginho, who struggled against PSG’s pace and pressing in midfield. Others believe the comments could be aimed at full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, who was caught out defensively on multiple occasions.
Slot, known for his tactical insight and high-pressing philosophy at Feyenoord before taking over at Liverpool, emphasized that sometimes a bold decision is needed to win at the highest level. “I respect Arteta’s work a lot, but he must be ruthless. Champions League semifinals are no place for sentiment.”
Arsenal will host PSG next Wednesday in what promises to be a fiery decider at the Emirates Stadium. With the tie delicately poised and emotions running high, all eyes will be on Arteta’s starting XI. Will he take Slot’s advice?
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