“He needs to do the dirty job” - Feyenoord boss sends message to Liverpool coach Arne Slot ahead of Reds’ showdown with Manchester City
Feyenoord manager Brian Priske has urged Arne Slot and Liverpool to finish off Manchester City when they face the English Champions on Sunday (December 1). The Danish tactician oversaw a stunning reversal against Pep Guardiola's hapless charges on Tuesday (November 26), overturning a three-goal deficit in 15 minutes to secure a draw.
Priske replaced the Dutch manager this season after the English giants tapped him to replace Jurgen Klopp. He has led the team to fourth place in the Eredivisie after 13 games and the side are 20th in the UEFA Champions League group with two wins, two losses, and a draw from five games.
Following his impressive draw against City, Priske hoped he made his predecessor proud and tipped him to shine against the reigning English champions, telling Amazon Prime Sport (via liverpoolecho.co.uk):
"I'm sure he's [Slot] proud. As an ex-Feyenoord manager, I'm sure he's following [results], I know that. We've definitely done everything we could to help him as well. He had a massive impact on the club over the last three years, he definitely gave me a good start as well, with a good team and Champions League [qualification]. So I'm really happy that, hopefully, we can help him a bit, and he needs to do the dirty job at the weekend [against Man City]."
Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League table, heading into a clash with Manchester City this weekend. The 20-time English champions will first face Real Madrid at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday (November 27).
"I consider, as usual, Liverpool with a lot of respect – they're a fantastic club, fantastic supporters – but I'm still an Evertonian" - Carlo Ancelotti reveals allegiances ahead of Anfield clash
Real Madrid and former Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he remains aligned with the Merseyside outfit ahead of their clash with Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.
Ancelotti managed Everton for 67 games, averaging 1.6 points per game at the club, the lowest in his career since his managerial debut with Reggina. Despite his mixed run, the club remains fond in the five-time Champions League winner's heart. He told the press in his pre-match conference (via FotMob):
"I consider, as usual, Liverpool with a lot of respect – they're a fantastic club, fantastic supporters – but I'm still an Evertonian. It will be a very entertaining match, as always. Two historic clubs in this competition, each with its own characteristics. We'll have to see who has the character and personality to show it on the pitch. Liverpool have always been very competitive and very dangerous. They were under [Jurgen] Klopp, and it is with the new coach."
Real Madrid are undefeated in their last eight matches against the English giants, winning seven and drawing one. Carlo Ancelotti will be confident heading into the match at Anfield after scoring seven goals and conceding none in their last two games.
