Arne Slot insists he isn’t under more pressure after 6th defeat in 7 games

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Under-fire Arne Slot does not believe Liverpool’s sixth loss in seven matches has increased the pressure on his team ahead of this weekend’s clash with Aston Villa. Palace got the better of Liverpool for the third time this season in Wednesday’s 3-0 Carabao Cup fourth round win at Anfield as Slot’s decision to leave out stars and make 10 changes backfired.

The Dutchman said he had no regrets despite their latest loss and brushed aside the suggestion it had increased the pressure heading into Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Villa. “I don’t think it’s possible if you lose five out of six that there’s now after six out of seven even more pressure,” Slot said.

“Unfortunately, we had to bring him on at half-time because Eddie Nketiah got injured with his hamstring again, so that’s the only negative aspect from this evening. “Eddie’s injury is really tough, especially for him, because it’s the next one after he missed the whole pre-season and the start of the season, so hopefully it’s not too serious.”