Liverpool's defeat at Anfield last Sunday in the Premier League against Manchester United (2-1) was difficult for Arne Slot to pass on. It must be said that it was a first since 2016. At a press conference, the Dutch technician was annoyed by his opponent's way of playing, taking advantage of Bryan Mbeumo's early opening score in the 2nd minute. According to him, the Mancuniens waited for their opponents to better attack them on the counterattack.
“They were waiting for us in a low block, playing long balls. The opening score gave them even more confidence. If someone had told me that we would be 1-0 down against a United team who played like that, and that we would create eight, nine, ten clear chances, I would have told you that I don't think that would be possible. But that's what happened», regretted Slot, who has since ended this series of 4 defeats in a row for Liverpool by winning in a big way in Frankfurt in the Champions League (5-1).
“I don't care what Slot says»
Ruben Amorim had time to ruminate on his colleague's comments all week, until the next press briefing. This took place yesterday and he took the opportunity to respond in his own way. With a certain vehemence. “I don't care what Slot says, what people say about our team. I can look at the game and say we can do better and we need to do better in the future, but sometimes you have to adapt. So I don't need anyone to evaluate my team. I can evaluate it myself and am convinced that we need to play better with the ball, and we will try to do that“.
A knee-jerk reaction from a coach who knows he is under pressure. But as often since his arrival at Old Trafford, when his back is against the wall, the Portuguese and his team manage to get things back on track, before getting lost in instability again. “It’s mostly a question of attitude.”he assured yesterday, recognizing that a victory at Anfield is always good for confidence. “Sometimes you have to force yourself to play the fundamentals when it becomes more difficult in a match“. Especially with a team lacking consistency. Slot's response is awaited.
