In a passionate clash on December 23rd, Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in the 17th round of the Premier League with a thrilling 6-3 scoreline. As the match came to an end, Liverpool boss Slater took to the media spotlight to give an insight into the ups and downs of the contest.
Slaughter got right to the point and commented on his team's first half performance, "In the first 60 minutes, we were like a fish out of water, controlling the ball like a handful, and the silent passing between players was amazing. The hard work of all the players was key to our lead."
However, the turnaround in the second half made Slaughter frown: "In the second half, the same players, with the same ability, mistakenly thought that a little slackness would be enough to secure a win. This kind of thinking is extremely unwise, the soccer field is changing, a moment of relaxation may be a total loss."
He further warned: "Tottenham are a force to be reckoned with, with top players and a tactical system. If we don't stay focused all over the field, it will be difficult to replicate our victory today. This is something we need to deeply reflect on and improve."
Despite Liverpool's relaxation in the second half, they finally laughed in the end by virtue of their overall strength and players' individual abilities. Slaughter summarized: "Although there was some relaxation in the second half, the players' efforts and dedication cannot be ignored. Although the second half of the missed opportunities, but the focus is the key to win, we will be able to achieve better results."
Looking ahead, Slaughter is confident: "We will learn from this battle and adjust to the next challenge. Our goal, is to win every game and offer our fans the joy of victory."
