Arne Slot returned attention to a Premier League stalemate four days earlier even after a convincing Champions League victory at Marseille\u2019s V\u00e9lodrome. The midweek win over Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s side did not deter Slot from insisting Liverpool had performed well against Burnley.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgainst Burnley we created three or four times more than we did tonight but tonight we scored three,\u201d the Liverpool boss argued. \u201cEveryone can disagree with me but we played a very good game against Burnley and another good game tonight, but the tactics were different.\u201d<\/p>\n
Statistical comparisons underline Slot\u2019s point while also explaining different outcomes. Stats via FotMob show Liverpool scored 3 goals in Marseille versus 1 against Burnley. Possession was 42% in Marseille and 73% at home to Burnley. Expected Goals (xG) read 1.46 in Marseille and 3.18 against Burnley. Total shots were 11 in Marseille and 32 at Merseyside, with shots on target 3 and 11 respectively. Both matches produced 3 Opta-defined Big Chances for Liverpool. Touches in the opposition box were 29 in Marseille and 78 against Burnley.<\/p>\n
The shot count supports Slot\u2019s claim of more chances created at Burnley, yet Opta\u2019s Big Chances metric remained even across both games. The different defensive approaches were decisive: Burnley\u2019s low block limited Liverpool to fewer clear opportunities inside the box, while Marseille\u2019s willingness to play out from the back and commit men forward created space for the Premier League champions.<\/p>\n
De Zerbi acknowledged that space proved costly. \u201cWe played badly, we conceded a stupid goal, the first,\u201d De Zerbi moaned. \u201cThe first period was played on equal terms, or more or less … In the second half, the match opened up a little and, when you give Liverpool players space, it\u2019s obvious that you\u2019re going to suffer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Slot also pointed to a slice of fortune. \u201cOn the ball we were controlled but what made the difference this time was that after we had a big chance and hit the post, they had a big chance and put it over,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cUsually this season that goes in. But we were able to make it 2\u20130, 3\u20130 and so that makes the perception of the game completely different.\u201d<\/p>\n
Slot praised Mohamed Salah\u2019s “professionalism” after the forward completed 90 minutes following a late AFCON return, and he singled out Joe Gomez for special recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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