Liverpool fell quick in a single key space of their defeat to Nottingham Forest, and it was “not of the requirements” that Arne Slot has turn out to be 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 lots of ball possession however solely managed to create three, 4 fairly good possibilities.
“That’s by far not sufficient if in case you have a lot possession, in case you play a lot of their half. We must be significantly better.
“We misplaced the ball so many occasions in easy conditions. That, I believe, is the principle story from the sport; ball possession not adequate.”
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 brilliant 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 large setback. If you happen to lose a house sport, that’s all the time a setback,” the Dutchman mentioned.
“Possibly [Forest] will go all the way in which to combat for Champions League tickets, however, usually, this workforce isn’t ending within the high 10, so in case you lose towards them it’s a large disappointment.
“I wish to see the identical angle each single day after an enormous win, draw or loss. It’s simply exit to work once more tomorrow and analyse what we did properly and what we didn’t do properly.”
We would not have to attend lengthy for the response because the Reds journey to the San Siro on Tuesday evening.
Liverpool 0-1 Forest
