In the upcoming third round of the English League Cup, Liverpool will face Southampton at Anfield. Manager Arne Slaughter confirmed before the game that he would make a major rotation in the team's starting lineup to cope with the intensive schedule.

In an interview with the club's official website, Slote said that rest is equally important for the players: "We will make changes, just like we did in the League Cup last season. The players can cope with many games, but don't forget that they also have to play for the national team. It is necessary to give them two days of rest occasionally."

Regarding the outside world's doubts about the short stoppage time in the derby, Slote said with a smile that he even hoped to play for a few more seconds: "At that time, we had the opportunity to play five against two. This shows our mentality. We are always eager to score."

This match is expected to be an important stage for some young or reserve players, including Endo Wataru, Giovanni Leoni and Giorgio Mamdashvili. Sloter admitted that if there is no League Cup, they will even consider arranging friendly matches for these players.

Last season, Liverpool reached the League Cup final with a rotating squad, ultimately finishing second. This year, Slaughter made it clear that his goal remains to win trophies: "We never underestimate any trophy and want to win every competition we participate in. However, to maintain long-term competitiveness, we must make reasonable arrangements and give some players the opportunity to rest midweek."

As Liverpool remains strong in the Premier League, how to balance various competitions while ensuring results will be another test under Slaughter's management.