Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United could be decisive in the race for a top-four finish.
The Reds sit sixth in the Premier League, two points off fourth place and just three ahead of Newcastle heading into the Anfield showdown.
“Every game is crucial,” Slot said. “But the way we’ve positioned ourselves makes every game even more important because top four is what we want to achieve.”
Slot expects another tough contest against Eddie Howe’s side.
“Games against Newcastle are always difficult, for us and for them,” he added. “We both had good results this week, and playing at Anfield is always something to look forward to.”
Liverpool arrive off the back of a 6-0 Champions League win over Qarabag, but Slot warned that one big victory is not enough.
“It helps, of course,” he said. “We qualified for the last 16 and played well, but one win is not enough at this club.”
The Dutchman also stressed that Liverpool must cut out costly mistakes as the season enters a critical stage.
“The closer you get to the end, the fewer chances you have to make mistakes,” Slot said. “We’ve made too many already, especially conceding late goals.”
“There’s no room for that anymore.”
