'I should ask him': Arne Slot says Szoboszlai needs to clarify some comments after Man City 4-0 Liverpool
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Arne Slot has hit back at Dominik Szoboszlai’s claim that Liverpool lacked ‘fighting spirit’ during their 4-0 FA Cup battering at the hands of Manchester City.The Reds were dismal throughout much of Saturday’s game, conceding four times in 20 minutes either side of half-time to exit the cup in humiliating fashion.Szoboszlai questioned Liverpool’s mentality after the match, but when those comments were put to Slot during his post-match press conference, the Dutchman suggested that he disagrees. Some PATHETIC displays 😡 Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images Slot happy with Liverpool’s start against Man CityThere is no question that Szoboszlai was right about Liverpool‘s lack of gumption at the Etihad Stadium.
As soon as the first goal went in the Reds simply collapsed, not for the first time this season.When asked about the Hungarian’s quotes at full-time, though, Slot insisted that though things did end up badly, he was actually happy with the way Liverpool started the game.“I should ask him what he means – what he means and what period of time,” said the head coach. And I think after they scored the 1-0, we were still in the game.”Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Two Reds proved that the disconnect between Liverpool fans and players has never been bigger vs Man City“But then we had a throw-in, twice we conceded when we had a throw-in.
Yeah, that is something that we definitely have to do better on Wednesday.”Analysis: Liverpool can’t keep falling apartIt is a miserable fact that Liverpool have only won two from 17 matches where they have conceded the first goal this season.Once the masters of turning games back in their favour, striking first against the Reds these days means you are virtually guaranteed to win. Had they kept that up after Haaland’s penalty, things could still have been different.