S Poddar
Arne Slot is happy with the way things are shaping up for Liverpool after their US tour, but he has refused to get carried away with the team’s performance, insisting there’s much work to be done yet before the new Premier League season.
Liverpool ease to 3-0 win over Manchester United in South Carolina as Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas get the goals. Though it was a clear win, Slot wished for more ball control in the game. The goalkeepers Caoimhin Kelleher and Vitezslav Jaros were kept busy by United, and he was not enthused about how many opportunities United had created.
“We’re really happy with the result,” Slot told LFCTV after the game. “We scored some fantastic goals, but I felt we lacked control at times. United had more opportunities than I would have liked. It’s a 3-0 win, but the score could have been different.”
While acknowledging the positives, including team fitness and the quality goals scored during the tour, Slot emphasized that it is about having a tight backline and not giving away chances.
He noted that though the results look promising, there is need to continue working hard. Now that many players have returned from holiday, he says integrating the players in the team will be vital. He stressed being ready for their upcoming match against Ipswich, focusing on the positives and areas needing improvement.
Slot’s comments reveal a commitment to excellence and high standards he holds himself and his team to—a hallmark of great coaches.
