Liverpool news: Arne Slot dealt blow as statement made after PSG demand
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Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Darwin Nunez's nightmare finally ends as ex-Liverpool star's valuation takes major hitREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp teases manager role ahead of latest Liverpool return - 'Who knows?'Slot braced for Szoboszlai disappointmentHeading into the international break, Arne Slot expressed some hope that his Liverpool players wouldn't rack up too many minutes for their countries."I think the players need a break more than the manager and unfortunately they have to keep on playing," Slot told Match of the Day after Saturday's defeat at Brighton. "Let's hope that their national team coaches do understand that at Liverpool a lot of players have played a lot of minutes, like at other clubs but I think other clubs perhaps could have rotated more than I could have this season."He added: "So, let's hope that we've got national team coaches that will not play them 180 minutes over two games." However, according to reports in Hungary, Dominik Szoboszlai is unlikely to be rested by Magyars manager Marco Rossi just because it's what Slot wants.Hungary don't have competitive matches during the March break, having lost to Ireland in November and missed out on a World Cup play-off spot.
Instead, they have a pair of friendlies against Slovenia and Greece.Lens issue statement over PSG dramaParis Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 rivals Lens have issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the reigning champions' request to move their league clash. PSG, who currently sit one point clear of Lens in the Ligue 1 table with a game in hand, told BBC Sport this type of schedule change has precedent and "in no way calls the league into question".Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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