Liverpool came back from a goal down against Brighton at Anfield to win 2-1 and take a lead in the Premier League standings.
It was a crucial win for the Reds who were struggling to break down a determined Brighton side.
In ten Premier League matches this season, Slot’s side have managed to win eight of them, with their only defeat of the season coming against Nottingham Forest at Anfield while they came back with a point against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The win against Brighton was more important because Arsenal and Manchester City both lost their matches, giving Liverpool the lead in the title race and taking them to the top of the Premier League.
Slot inspired the team with his halftime team talk that changed the momentum for Liverpool and catapulted them to a crucial win against Brighton.
Speaking to the media after the game, Slot praised Brighton and revealed what he changed at halftime that turned the proceedings in his team’s favour.
“First of all, credit to Brighton the way they showed up over here,” he told reporters, as quoted by GOAL.
“They showed a lot of composure, they were not afraid to play. They play out from the back really well. A lot of energy without the ball. And we didn’t show up at all, in every part of the game, maybe except for the set-pieces part.
“So, we changed a bit of tactics but that had nothing to do with ball possession, that had nothing to do with us coming out stronger in the second half, it all had to do that the players showed a different attitude and different intensity. Therefore, I said a few things and we showed a few things, but it wasn’t that I was screaming or fuming around. It’s just making sure the players understand that this was not enough, and I think they felt it themselves as well.”
Slot’s magic worked wonders for the Merseyside club and guided his team to a win against Brighton.
Gakpo and Salah both scored in quick succession and helped Liverpool to a win that has taken them to the top of the league.
They are now two points ahead of Man City and seven points ahead of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side that lost against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Liverpool have shown that they are going to be a part of the title race this season and they may even surprise people considering the consistency and quality they are showing.
Despite not being backed heavily in the transfer window in the summer, Slot has managed to turn around the fortunes of the club and made them competitive again.
Slot provided the update about Ibrahima Konate’s injury after the match and the Liverpool fans will be hoping to see the French defender back in action soon.
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