'Great idea': Fabian Hurzeler hails 'incredible' Arne Slot for tactical tweak he's noticed at Liverpool
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Fabian Hurzeler was impressed by Arne Slot’s decision to mix things up during Liverpool’s win over Galatasaray on Wednesday.Hurzeler and Slot come face-to-face this weekend as the Reds travel to play Brighton, and the Seagulls’ boss has been watching Liverpool in preparation for the game.Asked for his thoughts on Slot after what has been a difficult season at Anfield, Hurzeler admitted that he is a big fan of the Dutchman and enjoys watching his tactical decisions. Arne Slot’s expected front three without Salah, what changes would you make? 🔄 No room for Rio again!
Looks like Gakpo will return…Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV Media Hurzeler impressed by Liverpool diamondSlot changed things only slightly against Galatasaray, starting Mohamed Salah in a more central role.Salah will not be available to face Brighton having been ruled out with an injury, meaning the Liverpool head coach may have to switch things up once again.According to Hurzeler, he is more than capable of doing that. Asked about the pressure mounting on Slot during his pre-match press conference on Friday, the German said that the Reds’ beleaguered boss has his full backing at the very least.“I think football sometimes is not fair,” he said.
“He won the Premier League, he’s doing an incredible job, he’s having a really good style of football, he tries to develop the players.” Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Analysing Arne Slot’s five options to replace Mohamed Salah for Liverpool vs Brighton“Now against Galatasaray, for example, he played with a diamond, it was a great idea, it completely worked. I went through a tough period so I can imagine how tough it is for him, but I’m 100 per cent sure he’ll find a way out of it.”Having spent most of the season lamenting Slot and his tactics, Liverpool fans may be surprised to hear a fellow Premier League manager – and a tactically astute one at that – come out with such praise of their head coach.But it is on the pitch where the proof will be in the pudding, and supporters will hope that Hurzeler has been given plenty more to praise when he sees Liverpool up close on Saturday.