Liverpool Ran Out of Energy, Not Mentality – Slot
Despite fatigue creeping into their performance, Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot insisted his team’s mindset remained unshaken after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, extending their perfect start to the Premier League season. ESPN.com+1
Slot’s side raced to a 2-0 lead at Anfield, thanks to early goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, before Idrissa Gueye pulled one back for the visitors in the second half. Despite Everton mounting pressure late in the game, Liverpool held firm to maintain their unbeaten run.
“Running Low on Energy, Not Mentality”
Speaking after the match, Slot acknowledged that the demands of playing their third game in seven days had taken a toll: “The second half was more difficult … we ran a bit out of energy but we didn’t run out of mentality.” He emphasized that while physical freshness was missing, the players’ resolve was never in doubt. ESPN.com
Slot also praised the first half display as “unbelievable,” noting how well his squad played when fresh before fatigue set in. ESPN.com
Pressure on Everton Remains
For Everton manager David Moyes, the result continued a troubling trend; Moyes has now failed to win at Anfield in 23 attempts. He voiced frustration at certain refereeing decisions, particularly relating to quick free kicks and the amount of stoppage time. ESPN.com
What This Means Going Forward
Liverpool’s result keeps them top of the table, continuing their flawless league campaign. Slot hinted at squad rotation and managing player workload as key in navigating this congested fixture period. Everton, meanwhile, drop to eighth and will be looking to regroup ahead of their next outing. Reuters+1
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