Arne Slot rues Liverpool’s lack of creativity in draw with Leeds | OneFootball

Liverpool started 2026 with a stumble at home in the English Championship, drawing 0-0 with Leeds at Anfield. The reigning champions were unable to reflect their timid yet consistent dominance on the scoreboard.

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“Possession doesn’t mean much if you don’t create enough chances,” admitted Liverpool coach Arne Slot in a post-match interview. “When you have 11 players in front of you, inside or around the box, it’s not easy to find free players,” he added.

With this result, the ‘Reds’ remain in fourth place with 33 points, 12 behind Arsenal.

Without star Mohamed Salah, who is with the Egypt national team at the AFCON, Liverpool put in a lackluster and uninspired performance. Hugo Ekitiké (33′) and Virgil van Dijk (70′) had the team’s best chances, both heading the ball wide.

Liverpool almost opens the scoring

Although they played with a tight defense, Leeds almost managed a surprising win with a goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin that was disallowed for offside (81′). The English striker had only been on the field for a few minutes.

The team led by coach Daniel Farke is now unbeaten in six consecutive matches (two wins and four draws) in the league and sits in 16th place with 21 points, seven ahead of West Ham (18th), who are just inside the relegation zone.

Liverpool, meanwhile, had come off three straight wins. Their next opponents will be Fulham and Arsenal.

* With content from AFP

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