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Liverpool fell short in the Carabao Cup Final, losing 1-2 to Newcastle at Wembley.
It was a frustrating night for the Reds, who struggled to break down a well-organized Newcastle side.
Dan Burn’s header just before half-time gave Eddie Howe’s men the lead, and Alexander Isak’s goal early in the second half put them in control.
Federico Chiesa’s late strike gave Liverpool hope, but Newcastle held on for a famous victory.
Burn’s goal, in particular, stood out.
The Newcastle defender rose high to power a header past Caoimhin Kelleher, leaving Liverpool fans wondering how such a towering presence wasn’t better defended.
Many questioned why Alexis Mac Allister, a midfielder not known for his aerial ability, was marking Burn on the corner.
Arne Slot was asked about it after the match.
Arne Slot explains why Alexis Mac Allister marked Dan Burn for goal
Slot explained Liverpool’s defensive setup.
He said, “I can explain.
We play zonal.”
“We always have five players zonally close to our goal, if the ball falls there, there is always one of the stronger five players to attack that ball.”
He then detailed why Mac Allister was marking Burn.
“We have 3 players that man mark, Macca is one of them.”
“Normally a player like Burn runs to the zone because normally, I think he is an exception.”
Slot also admitted Burn’s header was something he had never seen before.
“I have never in my life seen a player from that far away heading a ball with so much force into the far corner.”
Despite the tactical reasoning, Burn’s goal proved decisive.
Liverpool will have to move on quickly and focus on the challenges ahead.
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