Liverpool manager Arne Slot sets the record straight at 12:30pm kick-off following protests over Jurgen Klopp's 'crime'

Arne Slot has joked that he would have to be a “stupid coach” to complain about 12.30pm games before Liverpool's next clash.

He red Take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Saturday's early clash. live on talkSPORT – less than 72 hours after their Champions League victory over Bologna.

SlotHis predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, especially hated the 12:30 time slot.

So much so that the German committed to never watch TNT Sports again while criticizing the hectic match schedule.

He also stated that he was on the verge of a “crime” that Liverpool We frequently had to play in the early Saturday slot after midweek games.

As he prepared to resign at Anfield, klopp “They dare to give us Thursday-Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday at 12:30. It's a crime! I was waiting for Amnesty International to come to them.

“I'd like to be part of that meeting where someone says 'Liverpool 12.30' and the whole room bursts into laughter.”

Klopp added: “In the whole world we have the fastest turnaround between games. That's absolutely crazy.”

“But they (TNT) are still happy and like the subscribers. They can take me off that list!”

But Slot has insisted he has no problem with the time, stating that his team trains at around the same time every day, so they are used to starting early.

In his press conference on Friday, the Dutchman said: “I think the league (Eredivisie) I come from is more aware and tries to help the teams in Europe.

“But to be fair to the English Federation, our schedule is tight, so it is difficult.

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“It has a lot to do with the TV stations, it's like I do an interview every day. I think they can pick a team at 12:30, so they pick Liverpool.

“People talk about 12:30, we talk about difficult away games.

“If 12:30 was a difficult time to perform, then I'm a stupid coach because I train every day at noon.”

Slot will be hoping to continue his impressive start to his career at Liverpool, where he has guided his team to the top of the table.

He created the history of Liverpool. earlier in the week by becoming the first Reds manager to win his first eight of nine games in all competitions.

While Liverpool have won five top-flight games this season, Palace are yet to taste victory in their six matches.

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