"But he accepted the campaign had been the hardest of his 10 years as a coach. By a mile, he said. Because all the other seasons I've managed there were only positives. I don't think I'd ever lost two games in a row, so it's an exception this season for me as it is for the players. The players are not used to losing a lot or having a lot of draws."
"I'm not used to that as well. So, yes, this season has been more challenging for me but you also take nice things out of it that might sound weird because I also look at how much improvement we are making. In my opinion, everyone is now able to play every three days at an intensity level that is needed at this club."
Arne Slot insists failing to qualify for the Champions League would make the season unacceptable. Liverpool sit sixth, five points off fourth, with fifth potentially earning a Champions League place. The club spent almost £450m last summer and depends heavily on Champions League income for its business model. Slot noted transfer limitations after a Europa League season and acknowledged wide-ranging issues this campaign. He believes the team can still achieve special outcomes in the Champions League and FA Cup. Slot called the campaign the hardest of his ten-year coaching career but highlighted improvements in player fitness and intensity when playing every three days.
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