Liverpool coach Arne Slot gives his take on Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea crazy team
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, has praised Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea team, recognizing their excellence and conceding that they were the most formidable opponents Liverpool has faced this season.
Slot discussed Chelsea’s performance in the 2-1 loss at Anfield back in October, a match that he feels demonstrated the Blues’ strength under Maresca, prior to Liverpool’s match against Fulham.
“It was one of the games, maybe the only game, where I felt the other team was better than us,” Slot admitted. “That’s not to say for the long term they are better than us, but during the game they had more ball possession than us and were threatening us more than any other team until now.”
Chelsea currently sit second in the Premier League table, two points behind leaders Liverpool, though they have played one game more. Despite the Blues’ strong form, Maresca has consistently played down their title chances, focusing instead on building a consistent and competitive team.
Slot, however, didn’t hesitate to highlight Chelsea’s impressive progress under their new manager:
“I’m not there to judge which position they will end in the league table. I have to focus on my own team, but Chelsea have been impressive this season so far, that’s for sure.”
The recognition from Slot reflects the transformation Chelsea have undergone since Maresca’s arrival. While the title race remains tight, it’s clear that the Blues are being taken seriously by their closest rivals as genuine challengers.