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Liverpool might miss out on some prize money by not being involved in the Club World Cup this summer, but it would be fair to say that Arne Slot won't be too fussed.

As shown by a spending spree that has seen the likes of Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez arrive, Liverpool is not short of cash.

Let’s see what happens after the final, we can rest and take the time that the Premier League has allowed us to rest and then we will see."

Klopp's argument — one that Guardiola said he could understand, but not one he was ever going to publicly agree with while at the tournament in question — is that the Club World Cup is a step too far.

Players need rest and instead are being asked to never stop.

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You need a rest mentally sometimes, you can recover and then we will see when we come back."

It feels near certain that Manchester City will feel the impacts of the extra games at some point.

The Etihad side could still have two more 'competitive' fixtures to play at the Club World Cup after Liverpool returns for pre-season training next week.

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They should be rejuvenated, while Manchester City will be wondering when the moment of jadedness will come.

For Liverpool, in particular, who wrapped up the Premier League title with four games to spare and was essentially on the beach after that point, there has been an extended rest, mentally as much as physically.

In a season where the Reds will hope to go as far in the Premier League title race and much further in Europe, it has to be an advantage
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