Arne Slot was eager to give attention to the positives of Liverpool falling to a slim 1-0 defeat to Preston North Finish in a pre-season pleasant.
Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai have been among the many gamers to start out the sport, performed at Liverpool’s AXA Coaching Centre, earlier than a raft of modifications have been made at half-time to blood younger academy prospects.
Robbie Brady’s objective was sufficient to earn Preston the win however Slot was comfortable sufficient that his gamers had come by the train unscathed. The Dutchman was additionally happy with some the management proven by Liverpool‘s gamers all through the sport, adapting to a brand new fashion of soccer from what they’ve change into accustomed to studying below Jurgen Klopp and his teaching workforce.
“Crucial factor is that everyone was match earlier than the sport they usually stayed match throughout the sport as effectively,” Slot advised Liverpool’s official channels.
“So, it’s been a superb two weeks. Sadly the outcome in the present day was not what we needed, however they stayed match, lots of them acquired minutes [and] additionally numerous younger gamers acquired a couple of minutes in order that was a superb factor.
“We managed the sport utterly, we solely conceded one shot. The dangerous factor about it was that that shot went in, [it was] a fantastic objective, although. We had some good build-up moments, had some good possibilities within the first half as effectively.
“Second half, I didn’t suppose we created that a lot, which is regular as a result of there have been numerous younger gamers within the workforce who didn’t play in their very own positions typically as effectively.
“So, we couldn’t have requested for extra from the boys within the first two weeks – [they have] labored actually exhausting, tried to implement concepts and it’s not that we solely convey new concepts. There are numerous issues which have been finished right here that have been actually good.
“So, like I mentioned, a bit unfortunate to lose 1-0 should you solely conceded one shot.”
Liverpool’s preparations for the 2024/25 season now head to stateside, with the membership embarking on a tour of america with a number of different Premier League golf equipment. Actual Betis are the Reds’ opponents on July 27, earlier than clashes with Arsenal on August 1 and bitter rivals Manchester United on August 4.
