Arne Slot mentioned high quality margins weren’t in his aspect’s favour at Stamford Bridge after seeing Liverpool lose for the third time in every week.
Slot’s champions went down 2-1 to Chelsea as an added-time winner from Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian capped an exciting battle of the heavyweights.
Chelsea had led via Moises Caicedo’s first-half aim however Liverpool levelled when Cody Gakpo pounced on 63 minutes, just for teenage sensation Estevao to steal the present.
‘After we scored 1-1 it went our manner and I believe I used to be ready for us to attain the second,’ mentioned Slot. ‘Determination making may’ve been higher, the final 10-Quarter-hour was end-to-end.
‘Once more it is high quality margins prefer it’s been for so long as I have been right here. Final week, identical as this week, two troublesome away video games, the high quality margins have not been in our favour.
‘In each video games we have created extra possibilities than the workforce we’ve confronted – Crystal Palace and Chelsea – however the reality is that we’ve solely scored as soon as in each video games and our opponent has scored twice.’
Arne Slot mentioned high quality margins weren’t in his aspect’s favour at Stamford Bridge after seeing Liverpool lose for the third time in every week
A final minute aim from younger Chelsea winger Estevao gained it for the Blues
Slot mentioned his aspect’s ‘decision-making may have been higher’ as the sport neared its finish
Liverpool are dealing with an anxious wait on the health of Ibrahima Konate after the French defender went off with a squad harm, whereas Scotland captain Andy Robertson additionally gave the impression to be in some discomfort at full-time.
Slot’s reverse quantity, Enzo Maresca, was despatched off for a second yellow card when he charged down the touchline in Jose Mourinho vogue to have fun the late winner, which meant he was not allowed to do media duties and his No 2 Willy Caballero hailed Estevao.
‘This will likely be an unforgettable second for Estevao and for us,’ mentioned the previous Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper. ‘Incredible to have all of the gamers that we have had the chance to make use of and play, they confirmed as we speak that every one of them wish to play for this membership.
‘The trouble as we speak to complete with gamers in several positions and giving all the pieces on the pitch. It was superb.’
Left again Marc Cucurella added: ‘Estevao got here into the sport possibly his first time in opposition to Liverpool within the Premier League and the tempo of the sport was very excessive. He got here with a character.
‘It’s troublesome to come back from the bench into these video games with quite a lot of depth and transition. These two gamers (additionally younger defender Jorrel Hato) deserve this second. It’s by no means simple to adapt to the Premier League, as we speak I believe they present their high quality.’
