Liverpool are back in the thick of the Premier League’s top-five race after Arne Slot’s side picked up a hard-fought, gutsy, scrappy 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday.
SUNDERLAND 0-1 LIVERPOOL — Video highlights & recap
Below is the latest Arne Slot reaction, speaking after the Reds picked up just their second win in eight Premier League games, to move to within two points of Chelsea in 5th place (expected to be a Champions League place again this year).
Arne Slot reaction — What did Liverpool boss say after scrappy win vs Sunderland?
“Very important. I think we dug deep, after only two days of rest. Then going to a difficult away game. We showed again how well we can play on the ball. We created so many opportunities today. … The character we have shown throughout the whole game was very good, and that is why we leave this place with a 1-0 win.
“Second half, we had so many good moments and so many moments where we had quality players in promising positions. The overall performance in terms of work rate was really good.”
On Mohamed Salah tying Steven Gerrard with 92 Premier League assists: “He has so many records for this club, but to have this one combined with such a great player — both were unbelievable players for this club. Unfortunately for Steven, I expect Mo to go above him. I don’t expect, but I hope he goes above him.”
On Wataru Endo’s injury: “We don’t expect a positive outcome. Like I said, we have to wait and see. We expect not to have him for quite a long time. That is not the first time with our right full backs. We have accepted this every time. We have to find solutions to keep performing well.”
Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz, on getting the win
“We had to bring everything on the pitch to get the win here. Everyone knows it is not easy. The first time they have had a defeat at home, and we are really happy to have the three points. Very important to us. … Every good game gives you confidence. When you get the ball, you can sometimes do special things. It is always good to have these games because you cannot impact every game.”
