Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was delighted together with his group’s dominance within the 3-0 win over Manchester United.
The Reds have been on superb kind in opposition to their arch-rivals at Previous Trafford, with Luis Diaz scoring a brace and Mohamed Salah getting his regular objective on enemy grounds.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect had no reply to the possession-based model Slot has carried out on Merseyside to this point, and it was an ideal efficiency from his aspect, who maintained their excellent file.
Chatting with Sky Sports activities after the match, he mentioned: “The primary couple of minutes, United began aggressive and we needed to struggle our approach by means of the interval.
“When you go to Previous Trafford we all know there might be robust moments. After scoring a terrific objective which was disallowed we saved on taking part in as we have been earlier than. A deserved win I believe.
“There may be not a particular sport plan from the again, we all the time need to press the opponent excessive. The sport plan – Dominik [Szoboszlai] performed from the best, however in the present day we performed him from the left.
“Final season Man Utd have been man-marking on the midfield, this season they’re on a 9 and ten press with a 4-4-2. For my part they’re working more durable when the ball is performed by means of them so that they run extra – that’s what I noticed within the first video games from them.
“For us, there’s nonetheless loads to show”
Arne Slot isn’t getting carried away following Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/s9XS8crENx
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“At present we confirmed loads of moments the place the forwards tracked again so aggressively and that’s what we want if you wish to win these video games.”
Man United merely didn’t flip up for the large event and it meant Liverpool may step off the fuel after going 3-0 up.
Realistically, it may have been extra had it not been for some wasteful ending from the Reds.
Slot added: “All of them [games so far] imply loads. The primary one was my first as Liverpool supervisor and the second was my first house sport.
“This was my first large win. They confirmed me within the final weeks that they will work so onerous. We have been so dominant with the ball and play a midfield of three.
“When you’ve received Cody Gakpo on the bench and Darwin Nunez and Chiesa arising. it’s what’s wanted at this stage. The midfield saved on operating and that was nice to see.”
Liverpool followers must wait to see their group in motion once more till the worldwide break.
When the gamers return from their duties, they’ll face Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
