Arne Slot gave 25 gamers a run out in a behind-closed-doors pleasant on Friday, and there was lots to take from the event regardless of conceding from the opposition’s “one shot.”
The Reds are nonetheless solely a few weeks into their pre-season schedule and have 11 senior gamers but to report again for coaching, thus the scoreline towards Preston was of no significance.
The Championship aspect – who have been enjoying their fourth pleasant of the summer time – gave Slot’s males an early alternative for match follow earlier than their journey to the US.
Health and software of techniques have been the vital issues Slot needed to see, and the pinnacle coach was level-headed when he gave his verdict to LFCTV after the 1-0 loss.
“An important factor is that everyone was match earlier than the sport they usually stayed match throughout the sport as nicely,” Slot emphasised.
Arne Slot speaks after the Reds’ first run out of pre-season, going through Preston North Finish this afternoon ??
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“It’s been an excellent two weeks. Sadly, the end result was not what we needed, however they stayed match, a lot of them bought minutes [and] additionally a number of younger gamers bought a couple of minutes, in order that was an excellent factor.”
Although solely in a position to view a short ‘highlights’ bundle, the Reds’ fast ball motion and runs out of possession have been notable, and now Slot has extra to work with going ahead.
He added: “I’ve seen this so much throughout the coaching classes – possibly a bit greater than [against Preston] – however that additionally needed to do with the enjoying model of the opponent.
“Like I mentioned, we managed the sport fully, we solely conceded one shot. The unhealthy factor about it was that that shot went in, [it was] a terrific aim, although.
“We had some good build-up moments and had some good probabilities within the first half as nicely.
“Second half, I didn’t assume we created that a lot, which is regular as a result of there have been a number of younger gamers within the time period who didn’t play in their very own positions typically as nicely.
“So, we couldn’t have requested for extra from the boys within the first two weeks – [they have] labored actually laborious, tried to implement concepts and it’s not that we solely carry new concepts.
“There are a number of issues which were accomplished right here that have been actually good. So, like I mentioned, a bit unfortunate to lose 1-0 should you solely conceded one shot.”
Now for the US tour
Liverpool will journey to the US on Tuesday, and it’s the place they may anticipate to welcome again Alisson and Diogo Jota, although the squad will nonetheless be predominantly made up of kids.
That’s not misplaced on the Dutchman, however he is able to take classes from Friday’s outing into the following section of pre-season – which is able to see the Reds face Actual Betis, Arsenal and Man United.
“Each session or each sport provides you new concepts the place it’s a must to work on,” Slot mentioned.
“However we now have to know as nicely that also 10 or 11 gamers that performed many, many, many minutes final season should not even within the constructing but.
“It’s good to see that some younger gamers once more confirmed some good issues and those we now have, those we now have who had many minutes final season, they stayed match [and] confirmed some good issues, and particularly within the final two weeks.
“In order that’s one thing to take into our USA tour.”
