Following Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over AC Milan, the club confirmed the appointment of their set-piece coach, while Trent Alexander-Arnold shared intriguing insights about Arne Slot’s approach to the right-back position.
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Alexander-Arnold discussed his experience under Slot and shared notable remarks about his role as a right-back.
During CBS’s coverage after Tuesday’s match, Jamie Carragher inquired about Slot’s expectations for his full-backs.
“It changes fluidly throughout games, depending on how the opponents press us,” responded the No. 66.
“There are many tactical adjustments in games.”
Expanding on Slot’s methods, the 25-year-old elaborated: “There are various different approaches. He provides us with that information throughout the week and during the game, leading up to the match.
“He illustrates scenarios so that we have solutions for everything.”
While being prepared for various situations is not new in football, Trent’s comments about the manager evoke memories of the accolades received by Pep Guardiola during his time at Barcelona.
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- In England, it was heartening to see Fabio Carvalho shine in the League Cup, scoring a remarkable bicycle kick for his inaugural goal with Brentford in their 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient. He also contributed two assists.
- In a more tangentially LFC-related development, former striker Andy Carroll has signed with fourth-tier Bordeaux in France after leaving Ligue 2 side Amiens.
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- Wednesday’s post-match statistics focus on Alexander-Arnold’s performance and his management of Rafael Leao – read here.
- There was ample opportunity to commend Ryan Gravenberch, as he has established himself as one of the foremost names on the teamsheet in the ongoing debate.
- With four goals and several noteworthy moments at San Siro, some less prominent events of the night might have gone unnoticed. Thus, we compiled a list of five things observed.
- Mark Clattenburg seemingly voiced what many were thinking during his commentary on Liverpool’s victory over Milan, suggesting twice that the referee “needs to call one or two small fouls to restore balance.”
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- Following their exit from the League Cup to Southampton at home on Tuesday night, Everton manager Sean Dyche retains the club’s full confidence, despite experiencing the worst start among Europe’s top five leagues!
- Roma dismissed manager and former player Daniele de Rossi only four matches into the season after he succeeded Jose Mourinho in January. The team has garnered just three points from four Serie A games.
- Italy’s top scorer from the 1990 World Cup, Salvatore Schillaci, has sadly passed away at 59 following an illness. Rest in peace, Toto.
Liverpool FC: On this day
Seventy-six years ago today, the record attendance for a Merseyside derby was established.
On September 18, 1948, an astonishing 78,299 spectators witnessed Liverpool draw 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park.
Willie Fagan was the Reds’ scorer that day, netting a goal before Jock Dodds equalized for the Blues with a penalty, marking the first time they had been awarded a spot-kick in a derby match.
This crowd still stands as the largest attendance for any league match at Goodison Park to this day.
