Arne Slot: 'With this draw, Liverpool can only blame themselves'

07/12/2025 07:24:00 esportapi

Coach Arne Slot felt quite bitter, disappointed, and angry as Liverpool squandered a big lead against Leeds and ended up with just one point.

Liverpool took a 2-0 lead at Leeds thanks to goals from Hugo Ekitike early in the second half. However, defender Ibrahima Konate made a mistake that led to a penalty for Leeds. Within minutes, Leeds equalized 2-2 by capitalizing on Liverpool's defensive errors. Later, Szoboszlai scored again to put Liverpool ahead in the 80th minute. Yet, Ao Tanaka sealed a crazy game by tapping in a close-range goal in the 90+6 minute to level the score at 3-3 for Leeds.

Liverpool vượt lên ở hiệp 2 nhưng lại chẳng thể bảo toàn thắng lợi - Ảnh: @FabrizioRomano — Liverpool took the lead in the second half but failed to hold on to the victory - Photo: @FabrizioRomano

Coach Arne Slot made the following comments after this disappointing draw: “This is not the first time we have dropped points this season. Nor is it the first time we have conceded a late goal or from a set piece. Everyone understands the mood in the dressing room right now. I think before going 2-0 up, we barely allowed the opponent any clear chances against Alisson’s goal. The penalty didn’t come from a clear opportunity, but we turned it into one by letting VAR intervene and award the foul.

Then the gap was reduced to 2-1, and their first real chance resulted in the 2-2 equalizer. We still showed resilience to go ahead 3-2. From that point, I believe we controlled the game well. Of course, long balls and aerial duels are not always controllable. That’s obvious. Then, from a set piece in stoppage time, they scored. This is a story that has repeated many, many times this season. But the ones to blame are ourselves, for allowing situations like that to happen.”

Liverpool đã không còn cần Salah? - Ảnh: @FabrizioRomano — Is Liverpool no longer reliant on Salah? - Photo: @FabrizioRomano

Regarding why Mohamed Salah was not started, Slot briefly explained: “It’s never an easy decision because we all know he’s an outstanding player. But I have to choose the lineup I think is necessary for today’s match.”

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