Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was delighted along with his group’s dominance within the 3-0 win over Manchester United.
The Reds had been on advantageous type in opposition to their arch-rivals at Previous Trafford, with Luis Diaz scoring a brace and Mohamed Salah getting his traditional purpose on enemy grounds.
Erik ten Hag’s facet had no reply to the possession-based fashion Slot has carried out on Merseyside thus far, and it was an ideal efficiency from his facet, who maintained their good report.
Talking to Sky Sports activities after the match, he stated: “The primary couple of minutes, United began aggressive and we needed to combat our approach by the interval.
“In case you go to Previous Trafford we all know there shall be robust moments. After scoring an important purpose which was disallowed we saved on taking part in as we had been earlier than. A deserved win I believe.
“There may be not a selected recreation plan from the again, we at all times need to press the opponent excessive. The sport plan – Dominik [Szoboszlai] performed from the fitting, however right now we performed him from the left.
“Final season Man Utd had been man-marking on the midfield, this season they’re on a 9 and ten press with a 4-4-2. In my view they’re working more durable when the ball is performed by them in order that they run extra – that’s what I noticed within the first video games from them.
“For us, there’s nonetheless so much to show”
Arne Slot isn’t getting carried away following Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/s9XS8crENx
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“Right now we confirmed plenty of moments the place the forwards tracked again so aggressively and that’s what we’d like if you wish to win these video games.”
Man United merely didn’t flip up for the massive event and it meant Liverpool might step off the gasoline after going 3-0 up.
Realistically, it might have been extra had it not been for some wasteful ending from the Reds.
Slot added: “All of them [games so far] imply so much. The primary one was my first as Liverpool supervisor and the second was my first residence recreation.
“This was my first huge win. They confirmed me within the final weeks that they will work so exhausting. We had been so dominant with the ball and play a midfield of three.
“In case you’ve received Cody Gakpo on the bench and Darwin Nunez and Chiesa arising. it’s what’s wanted at this degree. The midfield saved on working and that was nice to see.”
Liverpool followers must wait to see their group in motion once more till the worldwide break.
When the gamers return from their duties, they are going to face Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
