Liverpool fell brief in a single key space of their defeat to Nottingham Forest, and it was “not of the requirements” that Arne Slot has develop into used to from his squad.
The Reds’ return from the worldwide break was one to neglect. They’d sufficient of the ball – 70 p.c, to be precise – however might do little with it.
They created an xG of simply 0.87 and managed 5 photographs on track, and it was the lack to make their time in possession rely that irked Slot.
In his post-match press convention, he defined: “The one factor we had affect on was ball possession.
“We had plenty of ball possession however solely managed to create three, 4 fairly good possibilities.
“That’s by far not sufficient you probably have a lot possession, in the event you play a lot of their half. We must be a lot better.
“We misplaced the ball so many occasions in easy conditions. That, I feel, is the principle story from the sport; ball possession not ok.”
He later added: “Too many particular person performances in ball possession weren’t of the requirements that I’m used to from these gamers.”
Slot definitely will get to the purpose, doesn’t he? We definitely don’t thoughts in situations like this.
It’s an pointless setback for Liverpool after such a shiny begin, and Slot famous it was compounded by the extent of opposition – although it is very important state he meant no disrespect.
“It’s a huge setback. If you happen to lose a house recreation, that’s all the time a setback,” the Dutchman stated.
“Possibly [Forest] will go all the way in which to combat for Champions League tickets, however, usually, this group isn’t ending within the prime 10, so in the event you lose in opposition to them it’s a huge disappointment.
“I need to see the identical perspective each single day after an enormous win, draw or loss. It’s simply exit to work once more tomorrow and analyse what we did nicely and what we didn’t do nicely.”
We wouldn’t have to attend lengthy for the response because the Reds journey to the San Siro on Tuesday night time.
Liverpool 0-1 Forest
