Arne Slot Press Conference: Brighton Cup Tie, Squad Options, Young Players, and More
Squad Options
Arne Slot provided an update on his squad options ahead of the Brighton cup tie. Key players like Danilo, Quinten Timber, and Igor Paixao are all set to miss the match due to injuries. Slot also confirmed that new signing Javairo Dilrosun is available for selection and could make his debut for the club.
With several players out injured, Slot is likely to field a young side against Brighton. The likes of Mica Pinto, Noah Naujoks, and Jayden Oosterwolde could all be given a chance to impress.
Brighton Cup Tie
Slot is expecting a tough test against Brighton in the cup tie. The Premier League side will be strong favorites, but Slot is confident that his team can cause an upset.
"Brighton are a very good team," said Slot. "They have some excellent players and they're very well-coached. But we're going into the game with confidence. We know we can beat them if we play to our potential."
Young Players
Slot is a big believer in giving young players a chance to shine. He has handed debuts to several youngsters this season, including Jayden Oosterwolde, Mica Pinto, and Noah Naujoks.
"I think it's important to give young players a chance," said Slot. "They're the future of the club. We have some very talented young players at Feyenoord, and I'm excited to see what they can achieve."
More
In addition to discussing squad options, the Brighton cup tie, and young players, Slot also spoke about the following topics:
- The team's preparations for the second half of the season
- The importance of winning the cup
- The club's transfer plans for the January window