On August 1st, Liverpool defeated Arsenal 2-1 in a preseason match in the United States. After the game, Liverpool manager Slot attended the press conference.
About American fans
Soccer is thriving in the United States, with packed stadiums. So far, this has been an incredible journey, and the stadiums here are impressive.
About the victory
I believe that even in a friendly match, you want to beat your opponent. Ultimately, we managed to do so, but what pleased me more was how we won. Admittedly, we were on the back foot in the second half, as they dominated possession, but our defense held firm, and I don’t think Arsenal created many clear-cut chances. Therefore, I am very satisfied with the team’s offensive performance in the first half and defensive display in the second half.
About the young players’ performances
Very good. After halftime, both teams made numerous substitutions with younger players. You could see their effort, but I don’t think any one young player stood out. The players who performed well in the previous game focused more on defense in this match.
About Salah
Salah is a role model for young players to learn from, not just this season, but he always has been. Now everyone is back healthy, and I hope we can maintain this full fitness.
About Elliott
His position today was similar to the number 10 role, and he provided two assists. I believe he could perform even better in two or three other positions.
About Jota
Arsenal played man-to-man marking throughout the game, and Jota was agile and smart, knowing when to make runs in behind and when to hold onto the ball. He was key in breaking down the man-to-man marking.
Slot: Satisfied with the Team’s Solid Performance on Both Offense and Defense—Salah Continues to Be a Role Model for Players. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/26688.html
