Liverpool\u2019s manager made a surprising and controversial assessment of his team\u2019s display after the 3\u20133 draw with Leeds United.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot drew criticism for his post-match comments following yet another disappointing result, as the champions dropped points to a newly promoted side for the second time in four days.<\/p>\n
After a goalless first half, Liverpool looked on course for a comfortable victory when summer signing Hugo Ekitike scored twice in quick succession early in the second half. But a reckless challenge from Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 handed Leeds a way back via the penalty spot, before more sloppy defending allowed Anton Stach and substitute Ao Tanaka to bring the game to 3\u20133.<\/p>\n
The draw ramps up the pressure on Slot, whose future is already under intense scrutiny after a woeful run of form. Liverpool have managed just two wins in their last ten Premier League games and sit eighth in the table \u2014 a dramatic fall just months after lifting the title.<\/p>\n
Despite the concerning trajectory, Slot insisted after the match that Liverpool played \u201cquite well or very well\u201d for large spells at Elland Road. He claimed the team were in full control at 2\u20130 and hadn\u2019t allowed Leeds a genuine chance before conceding from the foul that led to the penalty.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not about me \u2014 it\u2019s about us, about the fans,\u201d he said. \u201cThe players have worked so hard, and to concede from a set-piece again \u2014 the 10th or 11th this season \u2014 it\u2019s frustrating. To leave with a 3\u20133, I don\u2019t think we deserved that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Slot added that the squad must look inward, as they are \u201cthe ones doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n
His remarks didn\u2019t go down well with supporters, many of whom demanded more accountability and questioned his late defensive substitutions after Dominik Szoboszlai had restored Liverpool\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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