Arne Slot praises Liverpool’s mentality but reveals area for improvement despite dramatic late winner
Liverpool win late yet again despite Arne Slot’s disappointment
- Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the winning goal in the second minute of added time.
- This marked the fifth occasion this season that Liverpool have scored a winner after the 83rd minute, and the third time they have let a 2-0 lead slip before winning dramatically.
- Head coach Arne Slot praised his team's mentality but expressed disappointment at their tendency to concede leads, stating he would have preferred an earlier decisive goal.
- Alexander Isak made an unexpected full debut for Liverpool, playing 58 minutes, with Slot noting his surprising fitness for someone returning to match fitness.
- Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was sent off after an altercation with fans, claiming he was subjected to insults throughout the match and calling for action from Liverpool.