Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, fires back at former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, who claimed that winning the Premier League title would not be enough for the club this season. Slot adamantly defends the significance of clinching the league title, emphasizing that there is nothing more important than becoming champions of England once again.
Van Dijk also joined in on the criticism of Owen after Liverpool’s recent matches, where the team exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final within days. Despite Owen acknowledging the significance of potentially winning the league title for the 20th time, he expressed concerns about the bitter taste left by the two recent cup defeats.
Slot, who is on track to secure the Premier League title comfortably in his debut season in English football, dismisses Owen’s remarks, stating that someone who never won the league with the club should not question the importance of such an achievement. He highlights Liverpool’s 35-year wait for a league title, emphasizing that winning the league is a monumental feat that overshadows any other accomplishments.
Furthermore, Slot refutes claims that this season’s Premier League is easier due to City’s decline and Arsenal’s inconsistency. He argues that the league has never been stronger, pointing out Liverpool’s impressive performance with 73 points from 30 games and just one loss.
In Slot’s view, the overall strength of the league has increased, with more teams boasting talented players. He mentions Pep Guardiola’s acknowledgment that it would be challenging for any team to surpass 100 points and win the league multiple times consecutively due to the heightened competition in the league.
As Liverpool continues its march towards the Premier League title, Slot’s unwavering belief in the significance of this achievement reverberates throughout the footballing world. The head coach’s response to Owen’s comments underscores the intense pressure and expectations surrounding Liverpool’s quest for domestic glory, making each victory all the more crucial in their pursuit of reclaiming the English crown.
