Present position:Liverpool 0 >>Text
Liverpool 0
Credit Card Protection Policies67994Have read
About 'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'This video can not be playedTo ...
'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'
- Published
- Comments
"A setback" was how Arne Slot described his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declared "the honeymoon is over".
Slot had led Liverpool to three wins out of three without conceding since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer.
But they were frustrated by Nottingham Forest, who claimed their first win at Anfield since February 1969 thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike.
It was not a proper smash-and-grab, but Liverpool did have the better chances - and Slot said his team made too many errors.
Liverpool were frustrated by Forest breaking up play in the first half and their best chance came when Luis Diaz struck a post.
One team's unbeaten start was in all the headlines - and the other team's was not. And now one of them, Forest, remain without defeat.
In fact this was Slot's first defeat in 30 games - a run stretching back to Feyenoord's 2-1 Champions League loss at Celtic on 13 December 2023.
"Not to the process, but it is a big setback," said Slot of the Anfield reverse.
"If you lose a home game it’s always a setback, especially if you face a team, we never know, maybe they will go all the way to fight for Champions League places but normally this team is not ending up in the top 10.
"So if you lose a game against them it’s a big disappointment."
The Anfield faithful were clearly frustrated at how the game was panning out and many started to leave the ground before full-time.
Former Celtic striker Sutton, at Anfield for BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "Arne Slot's honeymoon period is over - there's plenty of work to do.
"Arne Slot will have not wanted the international break. His side this afternoon have been out-thought by this Forest team."
In a short post-match news conference, Slot added: "They played a lot of long balls.
"We had a lot of ball possession but only created three or four quite good chances. That’s not enough if you play so much in their half. We lost the ball so many times in simple situations.
"The other team played over our press a lot with a lot of long balls. Too many individual performances in ball possession were not up to the standards that I’m used to from these players."
Liverpool visit AC Milan on Tuesday in their first Champions League league phase game.
Slot has named the same side for the past three matches - but he may well decide it is time for a change.
Nuno 'masterclass' in win
Former Blackburn striker Sutton called it a "masterclass" by Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
The manager brought on pacy duo Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga in the second half and they combined for the goal.
"Nottingham Forest were outstanding," said former England captain Alan Shearer on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"The way they defended as a team was magnificent, and this was no fluke. They stopped Liverpool every time they got into the box.
"Then they went and hit them on the break - what a finish from Callum Hudson-Odoi. What a start to the season they've had."
Forest have won two and drawn two of their opening four games.
"We are proud and very happy to win. I know the miles and the distances they put in," Nuno told BBC Match of the Day.
"We had to overrun them, that is the only way at Anfield. Our fans haven't celebrated in Liverpool for so long, so enjoy it."
The last time Forest won at Anfield, it was five months before the first man landed on the moon.
"If you ignore the quality Liverpool have it is a mistake, and we didn't," added a delighted Nuno.
"It’s all about taking your chances at the right moment, and we did."
Tags:
Reprinted :Welcome friends to share to the network, but please explain the source of the article“Credit Card Protection Policies”。http://aqntz.feilaokan.com/xv1fv44.html
Related articles
Dan Hurley understandably turns down Lakers rather than walk away from a possible three
Liverpool 0Dan Hurley understandably turns down Lakers rather than walk away from a possible three-peat at UCon...
Read more
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6 against Bruins
Liverpool 0Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6 against Bruins The Maple Leafs will have to...
Read more
Lakers, Clippers fail in NBA free agency as the L.A. teams fall into traps of mediocrity
Liverpool 0Lakers, Clippers fail in NBA free agency as the L.A. teams fall into traps of mediocrity It h...
Read more
Top Article
- Another Saudi signing? Cristiano Ronaldo pushing Al
- 2024 NBA Draft: DJ Burns, Armando Bacot among prominent undrafted free agents to quickly land deals
- What happened to Derrick White? Celtics guard punched during fight at Colorado
- NHL trade grades: Hurricanes push chips all
- NHL Power Rankings: Examining each team's playoff chances at the season's halfway point
- NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City Current, North Carolina Courage battle behind unchanged top three
Latest News
Jamie Gittens: Who is Borussia Dortmund and England winger?
Arsenal legend claims North London derby winner should have been ruled out at Tottenham
Minnesota Lynx get chance to test themselves against some of WNBA's best ahead of postseason run
UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals: What to know about star
UConn coach Dan Hurley joins brother Bobby, former Duke star, as repeat national champion
NHL trade grades: Hurricanes push chips all