Arne Slot stated Liverpool had fallen quick in “too many particular person 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 by way of a publish within the 72nd minute with the primary objective the Reds have conceded since Slot’s arrival as Jurgen Klopp’s successor in June.
“We had a whole lot of possession however solely managed to create three or 4 fairly good probabilities, which is by far not sufficient,” rued the Dutchman.
“We must be a lot better and misplaced the ball so many occasions in easy conditions. That’s, I believe, the principle story from the sport – ball possession not adequate.
“Too many particular person performances in possession have been less than the requirements I’m used to from these gamers. We weren’t in a position to create so much.”
“It was a stop-start recreation, we didn’t create many probabilities”
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 very well” however didn’t maintain again in assessing the importance of the outcome.
“Usually, they don’t seem to be ending up within the prime 10, so in the event you lose a recreation in opposition to them, that’s a giant disappointment,” he noticed.
“It’s a huge setback. If you happen to lose a house recreation, that’s at all times a setback. I wish to see the identical perspective each single day: after a giant win, a small win, a draw, a loss.”
“We performed higher than the opponent and didn’t should lose” 🤔
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson reacts after his facet 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 simply [a case of returning] to work tomorrow to analyse what we did and didn’t do nicely,” stated Slot.
“If I alter my method of preparation after a loss, meaning I solely do one of the best work I can after we lose. I at all times attempt to do the identical, simply as I anticipate from my gamers. We are going to attempt to put together in the very best method for Tuesday.”
Slot had overseen a 2-0 win at Ipswich City and a 3-0 victory at Manchester United both facet 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.
