We cannot be happy” – Arne Slot doesn’t hold back in assessment of shock Liverpool defeat
Arne Slot did not hold back in his criticism of Liverpool’s players after their surprising 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored in the 72nd minute, becoming the first player to break through Slot’s Liverpool defense and allowing Nottingham Forest to become the first team to take points from Liverpool this season.
Despite Liverpool’s dominance with 70% possession and 14 shots, Forest managed only five attempts.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton suggested that this loss could signal the end of Slot’s early success at Anfield, implying that the Dutch manager is now facing the realities of leading Liverpool in their quest for the title.
Following the match, Arne Slot offered a frank assessment of his team’s performance. The former Feyenoord manager expressed frustration with their inability to create quality chances despite dominating possession. He described the game as disjointed and criticized his team for frequent turnovers in critical areas.
“The result is the most frustrating aspect, and we can’t be satisfied with how the game unfolded. It was a stop-start match, and we barely created any opportunities,” Slot said. “We need to address our own shortcomings and improve. We lost the ball too often in crucial areas, which was unacceptable. Our decision-making and execution were lacking. Although we defended relatively well, the introduction of quick players from the opposition made things difficult. In the end, it was a well-taken goal.”