Arne Slot
January 2026
Slot said Liverpool’s early Champions League exit to PSG last season may have helped them win the Premier League by giving extra prep time, which has upset sections of the fanbase. He cites the PSG tie and the added weekly preparation as a competitive advantage for the league run-in, despite calling the tie the best match he has been involved in.
Chelsea
November 2025
Enzo Maresca criticised his side’s execution in both boxes after a 2-2 draw at Qarabag. Estevao’s opener was overturned by two Qarabag goals before Alejandro Garnacho equalised. Dominance in territory and shots failed to translate into a decisive third goal. Errors compounded the drop in control: Jorrel Hato’s handball led to a penalty, defensive lapses conceded high-value looks, and chance conversion lagged despite sustained pressure. Maresca highlighted lapses in concentration and physical sharpness, demanding ruthlessness ahead of the group’s tightening table.