Ahead of Liverpool's UEFA Champions League opener against AC Milan at San Siro, manager Arne Slot emphasized that his team respects their opponents but is not intimidated by their history or recent form. Slot acknowledged Milan's quality, particularly their recent 4-0 victory over Venezia, but insisted that Liverpool's approach will be confident despite their recent loss to Nottingham Forest. He also mentioned that summer signing Federico Chiesa is unlikely to start due to fitness concerns but could feature during the match. Liverpool aims to secure their seventh European title, while Milan, despite a rocky start to their Serie A campaign, remains a formidable challenge. Slot reiterated the importance of respect over fear in their preparation for the match. Both teams face high stakes in this tightly contested Champions League format.