Arne Slot: Excuses Are for Teams That Don't Win the League | BBC News

Winning the Premier League

• 🏆 Arne Slot stated that excuses are "for teams that don't win the league," emphasizing his side's Premier League victory.
• 💡 He noted that winning the league meant he didn't have to rely on any potential excuses, such as not spending much or taking over from a predecessor.
• ✨ Slot expressed pride in leading Liverpool to their 20th top-flight title in his first year, calling it "probably even more special" due to the squad not being significantly strengthened.
• 🤝 This achievement in the Premier League is compared to his Eredivisie win with Feyenoord in 2023, achieved in "two different leagues and in two different ways."

Player Farewell and Squad Strengthening

• 👏 Slot hopes for a positive send-off for Trent Alexander-Arnold in his final game, despite some fans booing him after his departure was confirmed.
• 🎯 He believes every player deserves a positive moment for their contributions that season.
• 🚀 Regarding squad strengthening, Slot called it "stupid" not to look to improve the team, acknowledging that other clubs like City and Arsenal are also planning to strengthen.
• ⚠️ He admitted that while they will try to sign desired players, it might be difficult as some top players may not want to leave their current clubs.

Cherished Moments and Future Ambitions

• 🚌 The open bus parade with hundreds of thousands of fans is described as one of the most special moments in his professional life, a "once in a lifetime experience."
• 🏆 Slot expressed a desire to win more trophies with the club, hoping the parade won't be the last.
• 🗣️ He disputed Mikel Arteta's notion that teams need to be in the "right place at the right time," asserting that over a long season, the best team wins.
• 🧠 Slot was "not worried" about contract extension uncertainties for key players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.