ARNE SLOT insists he will not celebrate his birthday for the first time in his life.
Slot turns 46 today on what will also be one of the proudest days of his career as he leads the six-time European champions into a huge showdown with AC Milan in the San Siro.
The Liverpool boss puts that above any thought of birthday celebrations because it will be a major test for his European ambitions this season.
This is why the Dutchman came to Anfield but he will need to make it a better Italian Job this time, having had unhappy trips with Feyenoord in the past.
Slot lost at Lazio and Roma two seasons ago in the Europa League and his only previous adventure in the Champions League saw them lose to Lazio in Rome.
Roma also beat Feyenoord on penalties in the Eternal City in the Europa League last season.
But Slot insists that he is not worried about such a huge game so early in his tenure and laughed off a question as to whether he would be scared about facing Milan.
Esta historia es de la edición September 17, 2024 de Daily Mirror UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición September 17, 2024 de Daily Mirror UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
TEN OUT OF TEN
One man down, but United turn back the clock as Zirkzee turns hero in an all-time classic
GRANT'S BOYS GET ROVER THE LINE WITH PENS
GRANT MCCANN was left brimming with pride after his League Two Doncaster side dumped Hull out of the FA Cup on penalties.
Pep: Kyle has four to offer
PEP GUARDIOLA reckons Kyle Walker can play on for another four seasons - but admits he does not know whether the full-back will be at Manchester City for much longer.
LIONS MUST SHOW TEETH
JOE BRYAN insists nobody in the Millwall ranks will be underestimating Dagenham & Redbridge in tonight's FA Cup showdown.
EMMA LOVES THE DOUBLES
That's darts... not tennis, as she reveals respect for teen champ Littler
MUNDI IS SUNDAY'S BEST
SALVATOR MUNDI used his \"massive engine\" to win at Punchestown yesterday and cement his place at the head of Cheltenham's Supreme Novices market.
MITCH IS STILL THE MAIN MAN FOR ENGLAND
NORTHAMPTON'S Alex Mitchell has been identified as England's most significant player for the upcoming Six Nations despite Saints dismal defeat on Saturday.
JACKSON'S GETTING RAVE REVIEWS
LAMAR JACKSON is homing in on the Super Bowl after his Baltimore side knocked out the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the playoffs.
FINN WITH A SHOUT
Russell keeps Bath's Champions Cup hopes alive
Reality shows are so unreal. Call the Midwife is dealing with reality but heightens it
Actress Jenny Agutter on enduring appeal of beloved East End drama
