Marino Pusic sees Slot rebuild at Feyenoord echoing Liverpool challenge
Marino Pusic, Slot’s assistant at Feyenoord, speaks from a tough moment.
Nevertheless, five weeks earlier Feyenoord had lost a tight Conference League final to Roma.
They then suffered a 7-0 defeat to Copenhagen in their first pre-season game.
Some internationals were on holiday and seven starters from the final left that summer.
Copenhagen were ahead in their preparations.
The scoreline felt bruising and forced Slot to reset.
Yet Pusic remembers it like yesterday and says the margin could have been higher.
Copenhagen’s coach described it as a training session.
Two weeks later a stronger Feyenoord side lost 4-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise.
Then came home defeats by Lyon and Osasuna.
Slot’s rebuilding job at Feyenoord mirrors the challenge at Anfield.
Pusic notes the need for focus, patience and a long-term plan.
Liverpool fans will hope the lessons travel across Europe.
TLDR
- Brutal pre-season setback forced Feyenoord to reset after a European final loss.
- Pusic stresses patience and a long-term plan are key to a successful rebuild.
- The scenario echoes Liverpool’s need to recover quickly after a heavy setback.
Marino Pusic
Feyenoord