Liverpool manager Arne Slot has responded to a critical comment by club legend Steven Gerrard. The topic is familiar to fans: why are the "reds" getting worse in matches against opponents playing at a low defensive line?
The thing is, even after a convincing 3-0 victory over Marseille in the Champions League, Slot emphasized one point: the team sometimes struggles in clashes against opponents defending low blocks. Following these remarks, Steven Gerrard commented that "we need to stop talking about low defense lines."
Arne Slot reacted calmly and respectfully.
"I didn't hear exactly what he said. But Steven Gerrard has always had and still has a positive attitude towards Liverpool. He genuinely cares about the club," said the Liverpool manager.
Slot said that he himself feels that he is talking a lot about the topic of low defense and considers this partly true. The reason is simple: Liverpool has been frequently playing against teams that choose this style lately. The coach didn't hide the fact that not answering a question after the game is like "destroying the microphone."
Slot also recalled Gerrard's playing career. He emphasized that Gerrard also played against low defense in his time, and moreover, he was one of those skilled players who could unlock such complex blocks.
"Maybe I need to find other words or not talk about it at all," Arne Slot concluded.
In short, in this match, one thing is clearer than the "quarrel": Liverpool has high demand, high standards. Gerrard is the spirit of the club, Slot is responsible for the current result. Now the most important answer will still be given by the field: whoever solves the low block better wins the big games too.
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