Arne Slot has praised Liverpool after persevering with his excellent begin to his first pre-season as supervisor however urged the consequence of their 3-0 win over Manchester United in South Carolina flattered the Reds.
Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Konstantinos Tsimikas all struck from contained in the penalty space as Slot made it three wins from three following victories over Actual Betis and Arsenal within the US.
“I don’t assume we had sufficient management over the sport as a result of United have been threatening us various occasions,” Slot mentioned, chatting with Liverpool’s web site after United produced 18 of the 27 makes an attempt between the groups and eight of the 13 on the right track.
“It’s a 3-0 win however the rating may have been completely different. We gave away too many probabilities. United deserved greater than a 3-0 loss. Nevertheless it’s additionally our high quality that we do rating our personal probabilities.
“In fact, the outcomes are what all people is . We’re very pleased with the consequence – we scored some very nice targets.”
The motion from South Carolina as we picked up a 3rd and remaining win within the US 🙌 pic.twitter.com/b37jt9gyeO
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 4, 2024
Liverpool harm information
In distinction to United, Liverpool can have few new harm considerations after they return to England, though wideman Andy Robertson and goalkeeper Alisson are but to accentuate their preparations and spend time on the pitch forward of the brand new season.
“The gamers stayed match and they’re able to carry out in the way in which we would like in a high-intensity sport,” mentioned Slot, whose squad are adapting to his type following the tip of predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year reign.
“We noticed some nice targets throughout this tour, some nice build-up conditions and I see them working actually, actually exhausting to not concede.
“Plenty of new gamers will are available – I believe seven, eight or 9 possibly. Not new, however they’re getting back from their holidays [following international tournaments]. Will probably be fascinating to see how these gamers match into the group and implement them as quickly as we are able to.”
Taking centre stage 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/RjsyD7OHYw
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 3, 2024
Liverpool fixtures, schedule
Liverpool host Sevilla in Slot’s first sport in cost at Anfield on August 11 (12.30pm) earlier than visiting Ipswich City for his or her Premier League opener on August 17 (12.30pm).
The match in opposition to the promoted Tractor Boys shall be 45-year-old former Feyenoord supervisor Slot’s first as a supervisor in England.
“I knew [about Liverpool supporters] earlier than I arrived at this membership however when you expertise it, it’s huge,” Slot mentioned. “There’s huge assist and I can’t wait to listen to [it] at Anfield.”
