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Arne Slot had a clear message he wanted to get across in Friday’s pre-match press conference.

But Slot was keen to remind those in attendance that this press conference was to preview the match against Southampton in the Premier League.

“I am not looking anymore at the PSG game, our focus is now on Southampton, the first of three finals,” the Dutchman said at the end of his third question, over three minutes into the press conference.



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It would be easy to switch off, downplay the significance of a clash against a team on course for one of the worst-ever Premier League points tallies, but Slot won’t allow that.

"I know the final is there and everyone is already talking to me about how the atmosphere will be on a Champions League night, but I hope that our fans will be at their loudest tomorrow and not against PSG," Slot said pointedly on Friday.

“I have to convince my players that we play three finals, like I said now a few times.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Banners in the crowd of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Liverpool FC and KRC Genk at Anfield on November 05, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Slot had a clear message he wanted to share on Friday

There may be just a one percent chance that complacency could filter in, but the Liverpool boss will put preventative steps in place just in case.

He also knows that Liverpool's Champions League opportunities will benefit if the league can be wrapped up early in what could still be one of the most exciting seasons in the club's storied history.