Slot relieved as Liverpool snap losing run with West Ham win | OneFootball

Arne Slot has said there is ‘definitely a feeling of relief’ after Liverpool bounced back from recent results to 2-0 win at West Ham.

Goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, the former’s first in the Premier League this season, got the champions back on track at the London Stadium.

Liverpool had headed into the contest on a run of nine defeats in 12 games, including three consecutively by a three-goal margin.

It was the club’s worst run of form since 1954 and has increased the pressure on Slot’s position as manager, just months after the Dutchman guided Liverpool to the league title.

Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time after three points and a clean sheet, Slot expressed his relief to secure a much-needed win.

“There’s definitely a feeling of relief because if you have lost so many times then winning is important. We hardly conceded a chance. We were able to create chances ourselves. In other games we gave away a lot more than we did today.

“It helps if you don’t go 1-0 down after five minutes because then you are more open. We played the game I wanted us to play.

“What I saw meant a lot to our players and our fans. The fans had to travel a long way to support a team that has been performing poorly. On Wednesday we face Sunderland. It’s a very busy schedule for everyone. This is a good first step for us – that we won and had a clean sheet.”

Liverpool boss Slot discusses decision to drop Salah

Slot made changes to the team that lost to PSV Eindhoven in midweek. The biggest decision was the omission of Mohamed Salah, who has struggled to replicate last season’s performances.

Asked to explain the omission of the reigning PFA Player of the Year, Slot said he was keen to refresh his side amid a congested run of games.

“We play a lot of games. In 10 days we played four. These players are such quality players. Mo has been so important for the club and will be so important for the club so let’s see what happens on Wednesday [against Sunderland].”

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