Arne Slot made no attempt to hide secret relief at Liverpool blessing in disguise

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.

Arne Slot didn’t bother hiding his secret relief that Liverpool is not competing in the Carabao Cup this week. Liverpool's Carabao Cup exit to Palace was a low moment (Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Liverpool needs a chance to catch its breath.

Slot was asked about Liverpool's plans this week with no midweek fixture (Image: Liverpool FC) “Sometimes players need rest as well. “So, it's good for them that we go now to a run of games where there is one week rest in between.

And players will come back from injuries and when they are back from injuries there's more to choose from as well.” Asked about his plans for this week, Slot also implied he wants to prepare thoroughly for Saturday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur and allow his players to rest as much as possible. “It's safe to say that some of these players have played so many minutes that I don't think my performance staff will tell me, 'OK, let's go out in the upcoming two weeks and train twice a day.' “I don't think that's what they're going to advise me.