Slot, however, commended his players for standing firm and withstanding Newcastle’s tactics.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has hit out at Newcastle United’s approach to
Monday night’s Premier League clash between the two clubs, saying what they played at St James Park wasn’t a “football game”
He made this known while speaking on Sky Sports after the Reds edged past the Magpies.
The reigning champions threw away a two-goal lead on the night, but ended up winning 3-2.
Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike gave the Reds a two-goal lead in what was a feisty encounter.
And although Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula levelled the game for Newcastle, Rio Ngumoha grabbed a dramatic late winner for the Reds.
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Reacting after the narrow win, Slot said Newcastle relied more on set-pieces and long throws during the match.
He, however, commended his players for standing firm and withstanding their tactics.
Speaking after the encounter, The Ductch tactician said: “I’m not too sure if I saw a football match today. It was set-piece after set-piece, long throw.
“It didn’t have a lot to do with tactics, what I said before the game, but I liked a lot how we stood strong.
“Very difficult first half hour, 45 minutes, but we didn’t collapse at all, we stood strong.”
