Arne Slot mentioned Liverpool had fallen quick in “too many particular person performances” on their method to a shock first defeat of his reign as Nottingham Forest gained 1-0 at Anfield within the Premier League on Saturday.
Callum Hudson-Odoi curled within the winner by way of a put up within the 72nd minute with the primary purpose the Reds have conceded since Slot’s arrival as Jurgen Klopp’s successor in June.
“We had loads of possession however solely managed to create three or 4 fairly good possibilities, which is by far not sufficient,” rued the Dutchman.
“We have to be a lot better and misplaced the ball so many instances in easy conditions. That’s, I believe, the primary story from the sport – ball possession not adequate.
“Too many particular person performances in possession had been less than the requirements I’m used to from these gamers. We weren’t capable of create rather a lot.”
“It was a stop-start sport, we didn’t create many possibilities”
Arne Slot on Liverpool’s residence 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 rather 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 sport towards them, that’s an enormous disappointment,” he noticed.
“It’s a large setback. If you happen to lose a house sport, that’s at all times a setback. I wish to see the identical perspective each single day: after an enormous 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 had been crushed at residence 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 effectively,” mentioned Slot.
“If I alter my method of preparation after a loss, which means I solely do the very best work I can after we lose. I at all times attempt to do the identical, simply as I count on from my gamers. We’ll 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 residence.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest at the moment are fifth, having beforehand gained 1-0 at Southampton and drawn 1-1 at residence towards Bournemouth and Wolves.