Liverpool vs Forest: Outcome a ‘massive setback’, Slot says after Premier League shock
Arne Slot stated Liverpool had fallen brief in “too many individual performances” on their technique to a shock first defeat of his reign as Nottingham Forest received 1-0 at Anfield within the Premier League on Saturday.
Callum Hudson-Odoi curled within the winner through a put up within the 72nd minute with the primary aim the Reds have conceded since Slot’s arrival as Jurgen Klopp’s successor in June.
“We had a lot of possession but only managed to create three or four quite good chances, which is by far not enough,” rued the Dutchman.
“We should be significantly better and misplaced the ball so many instances in easy conditions. That’s, I feel, the primary story from the sport – ball possession not adequate.
“Too many individual performances in possession were not up to the standards I’m used to from these players. We were not able to create a lot.”
“It was a stop-start game, we didn’t create many chances”
Arne Slot on Liverpool’s dwelling defeat to Nottingham Forest 🔴 pic.twitter.com/PSrSkjLwRX
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 14, 2024
Liverpool vs Forest outcome ‘setback’
Slot described Forest as “organised” and “structured really well” however didn’t maintain again in assessing the importance of the outcome.
“Normally, they are not ending up in the top 10, so if you lose a game against them, that’s a big disappointment,” he noticed.
“It is a big setback. If you lose a home game, that’s always a setback. I want to see the same attitude every single day: after a big win, a small win, a draw, a loss.”
“We played better than the opponent and didn’t deserve to lose” 🤔
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson reacts after his aspect have been crushed at dwelling by Nottingham Forest 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ngAfCKLV3T
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 14, 2024
Milan vs Liverpool
Liverpool’s Uefa Champions League marketing campaign begins at Milan on Tuesday (8pm BST). “It’s just [a case of returning] to work tomorrow to analyse what we did and didn’t do well,” stated Slot.
“If I change my way of preparation after a loss, that means I only do the best work I can after we lose. I always try to do the same, just as I expect from my players. We will try to prepare in the best possible way for Tuesday.”
Slot had overseen a 2-0 win at Ipswich City and a 3-0 victory at Manchester United both aspect of beating Brentford 2-0 at dwelling.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest at the moment are fifth, having beforehand received 1-0 at Southampton and drawn 1-1 at dwelling in opposition to Bournemouth and Wolves.
