Arne Slot told difference between him and Jurgen Klopp by AC Milan head coach

AC Milan's Paulo Fonseca has issued a rallying cry for defensive perfection against Liverpool in Tuesday's upcoming Champions League clash, highlighting the need to avoid any errors .

Fonseca also noted the contrasts between Jurgen Klopp's style and that of Liverpool's new manager Arne Slot . Milan boss Fonseca said: "They have solid positional play and strong players who we all know. We must be defensively perfect to win.

"We can make no mistakes against these teams. If we make a mistake, they’ll score. We must be complete in attack and defence. I see the game as an opportunity for the team to prove that we are improving. Facing Liverpool is a big opportunity and it brings something different to what we are accustomed to in Serie A.

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"Slot has just arrived and they have different players. I think there are many differences [from Klopp], but also similar traits like the way they defend. They are very different when they play on the wings, while the way they recover the ball and press high is pretty similar."

Despite being linked with a move to the Premier League, Fonseca, formerly of Roma and Lille, took the helm at Milan in the summer. His tenure has begun slowly, with only one victory in the first four matches. Milan's owner Gerry Cardinale will be watching closely from the stands come Tuesday.

Fonseca, who vowed to treat Italian journalists to the traditional Portuguese sweet, pastel de nata, if Milan triumph over Liverpool, also mentioned: "I always talk to Gerry before and after the games. We are always in touch. It's normal."