Colombian journalist Andres Marocco has questioned Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot’s crew choice for the matches in opposition to Nottingham Forest and AC Milan. Marocco believes Slot ought to have used Luis Diaz in another way within the two matches, suggesting the winger could not have favored the Dutchman’s technique.
Former Feyenoord supervisor Slot took on the large problem of changing membership icon Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer season. The coach loved a brilliant begin to life as Liverpool’s supervisor, taking the crew to a few consecutive victories within the Premier League, together with a thumping 3-0 win over Manchester United. Nonetheless, the Reds’ 100% document didn’t final for lengthy, with Nottingham Forest shattering it with a 1-0 victory at Anfield final weekend. Fortunately, the defeat in opposition to Nottingham didn’t go away an enduring impression, as Liverpool bounced again with a 3-0 win of their mid-week UEFA Champions League opener in opposition to AC Milan.
Andres Marocco Questions Liverpool Staff Choice
Within the Premier League conflict in opposition to Nottingham, Slot began Colombia worldwide Diaz, pairing him up with Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota in assault. The left-winger hit the woodwork as soon as earlier than coming off within the 61st minute. Within the UEFA Champions League assembly with Milan at San Siro, Slot left Diaz on the bench. He introduced him on within the 68th minute — a minute after the Merseysiders scored their third objective.
Marocco was crucial of Slot’s determination to bench Diaz within the conflict in opposition to Milan, claiming it might have had an influence on his mindset. Talking on ESPN’s F90, he stated (by way of Sport Witness):
“What occurred immediately [Tuesday] was unusual. Professor Slot, wasn’t it higher to have put Lucho on as an alternative within the recreation in opposition to Nottingham Forest and immediately as a starter?
“One would suppose, away from dwelling, that it is advisable take into consideration the counterattack. And for the counterattack, [you need] Lucho. It’s the primary recreation Slot didn’t begin him. That’s if you say, do I would like the Champions League match? That’s the place you hope that Lucho’s head is ok. It’s not simple.”
Diaz has been an essential member of the crew since becoming a member of from FC Porto in January 2022. He has thus far performed 103 video games for the Anfield outfit in all competitions, scoring 27 instances and offering 14 assists.
