Liverpool manager Arne Slot shared his delight with his reaction after a huge win at Anfield against Arsenal on Sunday.
The two favorites to win the Premier League title met on Merseyside and there was very little between them, but Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free kick late in the game was the difference.
Liverpool have now won three out of three to start the season as the reigning champs have found different ways to get the job done.
Below is the latest Arne Slot reaction as the Liverpool manager was delighted at the final whistle as he celebrated what feels like a big win with the Liverpool fans.
Arne Slot reaction
On how big of a win this could be: “Yeah of course. If you win against a team like Arsenal who last season were such a good team and strengthened their squad so much then to win a game against them is very positive. But like you just said we will know at the end of the season what it is worth because we are only three games into the season.”
On what it took to win this game: “First half they took the risk of going one-v-one. For us this was hard because they brought all three midfielders so close to the defense. That is why we changed in the second half and said ‘okay, we go one-v-one with Dominik Szoboszlai playing full back to full back and let’s control the midfield with our three midfielders. In my opinion that is why they had the upperhand in the first half because they pressed us better and on the ball both teams are really comfortable. In the second half we pressed really well. In the end we needed a moment of magic to win the game and I’m not standing here saying the tactics had anything to do with winning the game, but good control from both teams over 90 minutes and a moment of magic was needed to win the game.”
On Dominik Szoboszlai’s performance being brilliant: “Again. I would say. But not again as a sense of a right full back but again I am only working with him for a little bit more than a season but he shows what Liverpool is all about. Unbelievable character and sacrifices himself for the team. If he has to play right winger, right full back, as a 10, doesn’t matter where he has to play he gives his best and again he was outstanding today as a full back, as he is also outstanding when he plays in the midfield for us.”
On the first three games from the players: “Hard games we had to play. Unlike last season when we started the season probably not against teams who ended the season in the first 10. Now we had to play Bournemouth who started this season well and last season really good. And Newcastle and Arsenal. So that is normally a tougher start which you could also see in the games. But last season after three similar games we had five points and now we are at nine. Which is positive. But I also reminded our players we were on nine after three games in the season but the fourth game we lost against Forest after the international break.”
On how busy he expects the transfer deadline day to be: “Quite busy because I have to take a flight at 2pm to go home back to Holland. On a serious note let’s wait and see. Again it was positive I could bring a few good substitutions in. But I haven’t spoken to Richard [Hughes] yet. I don’t think it is a surprise that we are trying to look to see if we can strengthen the squad but if that is not possible we are more than happy to do it with this team because this team has shown that it can complete. The only thing we have to find out is if we are going to go to a program with so many games, two a week or three a week depending on how you want to see it, if that’s enough as well. But like I said, very happy with the team we are having and they showed it again today. Joe Gomez, outstanding when he came in, huh? And Curtis Jones had a very good impact also.”
On the injury to Ibrahima Konate and potential bringing in a new center back: “That is not the way of asking it! I could only not take one player into the game so I had to leave one out and that was a center back, Giovanni Leoni. So I think we are quite well in terms of center backs I can play there and Joe did a tremendous job. And I think it was only cramp, so I don’t think it’s an injury, but we have to find out in the upcoming days. I am happy with the squad we have.”
Dominik Szoboszlai reaction
On his free kick goal: “I was like I take a risk I was confident in myself. I tried it and yeah finally, it was a long time ago. When you practice all the time and to be honest I should mention Trent. As you know he was taking the free kicks because obviously he has an unbelievable shot. But finally I could have my chance and did it.”
On taking a risk to win a big game like this: “Of course. Last season they had an unbelievable season. Of course the two before that as well. Three times in a row to come second, to be honest that is a compliment because always to keep on going with City, with us, with Chelsea, with these kind of teams. It is really hard and they have an unbelievable team, unbelievable coach, we have to keep on fighting.”
On VAR check for a possible handball on him: “To be honest I don’t even remember it. With corners and long throws there is a jungle. I didn’t even notice someone touched my arm. If it was the ball, if it was the guy. I don’t even know.”
DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI RAISES THE ROOF AT ANFIELD. SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT. pic.twitter.com/IeqsXYNyTP
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