Liverpool supervisor Arne Slott, when requested to research the Reds’ present scenario halfway by means of the season, didn’t sound too optimistic about his crew’s season.
Slott’s aspect suffered a disappointing 0-0 draw at house to Leeds United final night time, nevertheless it’s secure to say the Dutch tactician wasn’t feeling too optimistic in his post-match press convention.
Liverpool gained the Premier League title with relative ease final season, however issues have been rather more tough for Slott this season, with the crew sitting in fourth place, 12 factors behind league leaders Arsenal.
Talking after the sport in opposition to Leeds, Slott admitted that many video games to date this season had been tough for his gamers.
Arne Slott evaluations Liverpool’s season after 0-0 draw with Leeds United
When requested to evaluate the season to date and what Liverpool can obtain going ahead, Slott did not sound too optimistic, regardless of a slight enchancment in outcomes just lately.
“We obtained off to a extremely good begin by way of outcomes,” Slott mentioned.
“The video games have been actually shut, after which there have been durations within the season after they have been nonetheless shut, however we have been at all times unfortunate.
“Proper now, I feel we have been unbeaten for seven or eight video games, and while you say that you simply’re like, ‘Wow, they’re flying by means of the league,’ however that is not what we’re doing.
“Each recreation we play, it is a powerful job. The 2 groups are very shut to one another.”
He added: “Hopefully we are able to discover a second to leap by means of this season, however the first 19 video games have been a relentless battle…typically just a little bit fortunate, typically just a little unfortunate.”
Liverpool can nonetheless have a very good season
Liverpool are clearly not in the identical kind as final season, however are there any positives for the second half of the season?
Their latest outcomes have definitely improved, with LFC recovering from a stoop through which they gained solely three of their 12 matches and misplaced the remaining 9.
Slott’s aspect are at present unbeaten of their final eight video games, profitable 5 of these video games and conceding simply six targets, regardless of beforehand trying just like the underdogs.
As well as, summer season signings comparable to Florian Wirtz, Jeremy Frimpong and Milos Kerkes, who have been initially sluggish to settle at Anfield, are beginning to present indicators of enchancment and will give the crew momentum within the second half of the season.
