Arne Slot jokingly credited Jamie Carragher for Liverpool’s hard-fought victory over Arsenal.
The Reds maintained their excellent begin to the brand new Premier League season at Anfield on Sunday as they ran out 1-0 winners towards their title rivals.
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Dominik Szoboszlai’s very good 32-yard free-kick seven minutes from time secured all three factors for the champions.
It capped a resilient efficiency from the house facet as they stored their first clear sheet of the marketing campaign.
Liverpool had beforehand let a two-goal lead slip earlier than recovering to win in every of their opening two fixtures – wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle.
Slot had a light-hearted response when requested what it took to win the match throughout his post-match interview.
The Dutchman referenced Carragher’s criticism of their defending towards Bournemouth on the opening weekend earlier than channelling his internal Frank Lampard.
He advised Sky Sports activities: “Listening to Jamie. That’s why we gained the sport as a result of Jamie hated the 4-2 win towards Bournemouth.
“He thought we had been far too open so we thought, ‘let’s make it a boring recreation’. Let’s maintain the construction rather well so we don’t concede a counter assault.”
Slot then appeared to take inspiration from Lampard, who has been observed to start his responses with a light-hearted reply earlier than switching to a extra severe tone.
The Liverpool supervisor continued as his facial features abruptly modified: “On a extra severe notice, (within the) first half they took the danger of going 1v1, this was onerous as a result of they introduced all of the midfielders so near the defence.
“That’s why we modified within the second half, we went 1v1 however with Szoboszlai enjoying full-back to full-back and letting us management with our three midfielders.
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“In my view, that’s why they’d the higher hand within the first half as a result of they pressed us higher and on the ball, each groups are actually snug.
“Within the second half we pressed rather well so for me after 45 minutes we obtained the higher hand. In the long run we would have liked a second of magic to win the sport.
“I’m not standing right here (saying) that techniques had something to do with profitable the sport however good management from each groups over 90 minutes and a second of magic was wanted to win.”
Carragher noticed the humorous facet of the Liverpool head coach’s pleasant jibe, as he stated on X: “Teamwork [wink emoji].
“The change from Slot with LFC’s urgent was the large distinction second half, LFC went man to man fairly than having a plus one on the again and began profitable the ball greater up.”
Slot on transfers
Liverpool head into the worldwide break prime of the Premier League having achieved a most 9 factors from their opening three matches.
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The Reds sit two factors away from Chelsea, with their subsequent match on September 14 away to newly promoted Burnley.
Slot was additionally requested about any potential switch enterprise on deadline day.
The window closes on Monday with Premier League sides given till 7pm to make signings.
Addressing how busy he expects the Reds to be, he joked: “Fairly busy as a result of I’ve to take a flight at two o’clock!
“On a severe notice, let’s wait and see. I have not spoken to (sporting director) Richard (Hughes) but.
“I do not suppose it is a shock we are attempting to see if we will strengthen the squad but when that is not doable we’re more than pleased to do this with this group.”
Liverpool stay occupied with signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi earlier than the switch deadline.
talkSPORT understands the Reds have lodged a £35million bid for the England worldwide, who scored towards Aston Villa on Sunday.
The potential arrival of Guehi might open the door for Joe Gomez to depart the membership.
AC Milan have an interest within the versatile defender, who can be obtainable on a everlasting switch.
And naturally, the Reds have a long-standing curiosity in Alexander Isak, with the Newcastle ahead understood to be assured the deal will get performed earlier than deadline day.
However talkSPORT understands Liverpool is not going to pay £130m for the participant, opposite to stories elsewhere.
