Liverpool boss Arne Slot criticized Newcastle’s tactics in a 3-2 victory over Magpies on Monday night.
The slot side was fortunate to score three points against Newcastle, despite their opponents being reduced to 10 at the end of the first half.
Ryan Gravenburch and Hugo Ekitique gave an 2-0 lead against the Magpie 10 men after Anthony Gordon was sent for a dangerous challenge.
However, Eddie Howe’s side has returned on Bruno Guimarès and level conditions, and it appears that Osla’s goal is giving Newcastle a share of the loot.
However, 16-year-old Rio ngumoha spent his injury time 10 minutes later with a well-placed finish to give Liverpool all three points and continue a perfect start to the new season.
Then Slot hit after the match with Newcastle’s set pieces and long throw tactics, questioning whether he saw a football match.
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Slot states: “I don’t know if I saw a soccer game today. It was a set piece, a set piece after a long throw.
“It had little to do with tactics, but I said before the game, I really liked how we stood strong.
“If we’re at 10, we’re going to expect that to be a big plus for us, but when the goalkeeper makes all the free kicks, if you’re one player, there’s not much help. So it was very difficult to bring 2-0 on the line.”
The Liverpool boss added:
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“With set pieces, long throw-ins, long balls from goalkeepers, there’s no need for an extra guy. It’s always nice to have an extra player on hand, but it’s not as beneficial as you want to pull the ball out from behind.
“And for the first time we went from right to the middle to the left. It was a big goal for a 16-year-old.
“Maybe it wasn’t the best game in terms of tactics and football, but I think every fan from all over the world enjoyed watching this football game.
