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Slot Urges 23-Man Squads to Tackle Grueling Schedule

2/5/2025

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Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot is calling on English football authorities to expand matchday squads to 23 players, highlighting the grueling schedule teams endure. With only Trent Alexander-Arnold sidelined for the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, Slot voiced his frustration over having to exclude experienced players, stressing the importance of larger squads to navigate the fierce competition.

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Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot is calling on English football authorities to expand matchday squads to 23 players, highlighting the grueling schedule teams endure. With only Trent Alexander-Arnold sidelined for the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, Slot voiced his frustration over having to exclude experienced players, stressing the importance of larger squads to navigate the fierce competition.