Following the 2-1 away win over Wolves in the 6th round of the Premier League, Liverpool manager Slotter spoke to Sky Sports and gave an in-depth analysis of the game and his team's outlook for the future.
Slotter began by acknowledging his team's poor start to the game, but he also spoke highly of Wolves and their manager Gary O'Neil. He pointed out that Wolves put together an excellent game plan and caused Liverpool a lot of trouble in the first 20 minutes. However, as the game progressed, Liverpool gradually found their form and took control of the game.
Slaughter particularly mentioned Wolves' focused attack on Liverpool's right side, where they created a local numerical advantage by committing a large number of troops, bringing considerable pressure on the Reds' defense. However, Slaughter also emphasized that a soccer match is not only a tactical competition, but the players' aggressiveness and intensity of confrontation are equally important. In the second half, Liverpool obviously raised their energy and intensity, which was the key to their ability to eventually turn the game around.
Commenting on Konate's self-proclaimed Man of the Match comment, Slaughter responded humorously, "Maybe he forgot the moment we conceded the goal? We conceded the goal because he was out of position at the time and it could have been avoided." Sloter's comment expressed both his strict demands on Konate and reminded all players of the need to maintain a high level of concentration and vigilance during the game.
Slotter showed both realism and optimism about Liverpool's title prospects. He acknowledged Klopp's incredible achievements in the past, but also pointed out that Liverpool now need to prove they can be competitive in both the Champions League and Premier League at the same time. Slotter emphasized that the season has only just begun and that the team still has a long way to go, and needs to take it one game at a time and fight for it.
