Arne Slot‘s lack of rotation was one of many issues followers questioned as Liverpool misplaced 1-0 to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
It was a irritating afternoon for the Reds with Slot’s facet struggling to discover a strategy to unlock their opponent’s low block.
One of many speaking factors after the sport was the Liverpool head coach’s determination to not rotate his squad and deciding to play his strongest XI.
Lack of rotation
Liverpool had seven gamers begin the sport in opposition to Forest who performed the utmost minutes for his or her nation in the course of the worldwide break.
Slot not making any modifications up to now is actually worrying me since you should make rotation if you wish to do properly on this league
That is precisely why Pep Guardiola has been essentially the most profitable supervisor within the Premier League since he got here in.
— Ismaail? (@LFC_IsmaelN09) September 14, 2024
Slot has solely began 12 gamers in aggressive Liverpool matches up to now, however with video games arising thick and quick that’s an strategy the Dutchman should change.
I’m involved that Slot might face rotation points this season. Nunez ought to have began at the very least one recreation earlier than the worldwide break.
Slot’s failure to present some gamers enjoying time might result in his downfall. Szobo and Jota should not be beginning each match.
— Michael Oluwashegzy (@oluwashegzyy) September 14, 2024
Liverpool will now play six video games within the subsequent three weeks earlier than the October worldwide break.
Szoboszlai purple card?
Among the many seven gamers who performed the utmost minutes for his or her nation in the course of the worldwide break was Dominik Szoboszlai.
The Hungarian was a bit of sluggish at occasions and seemed off the tempo with a few of his decision-making.
One may need gotten him inadvertently in bother.
It’s insane that, regardless of being on a yellow, Szoboszlai kicks the ball away after the whistle had gone and doesn’t get a second yellow.
It could seem that, on this occasion, the referee did in reality have a selection. It’s regrettable that, in opposition to Rice final week, he didn’t. pic.twitter.com/zV3cI3HlMO
— It’s Insane Information (@ItsInsaneSports) September 14, 2024
Already being on a yellow card the Liverpool midfielder kicked the ball away after committing a foul.
Based on the legal guidelines of the sport that ought to have seen him reprimanded with one other yellow.
Bruno Fernandes was booked for the same state of affairs in Man United‘s victory over Southampton – although Arsenal followers’ claims that it was the identical as Declan Rice’s purple vs. Brighton had been laughable.
Trent’s complaints
Liverpool’s vice-captain performed the total 90 minutes in opposition to Forest with Slot even pushing him into midfield to attempt to unlock the away facet’s resolute defence.
However regardless of Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s greatest efforts the Reds couldn’t break down their opponents.
And the England worldwide was visibly irked after the sport exchanging in a heated dialog with referee Michael Oliver.
— Something Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) September 14, 2024
It isn’t identified what the supply of Alexander-Arnold’s ire was however neither facet appeared to again down, with Oliver arguing his case in regards to the right-back’s complaints.
Nonetheless no recreation time for Endo or Morton
Wataru Endo has performed only one minute of aggressive soccer in a Liverpool shirt beneath Slot.
He sat on the bench for the total 90 minutes in opposition to Forest as properly, which didn’t appear to go down properly with some followers.
Lots of the membership’s supporters urged Slot to present Endo an opportunity following the Reds’ defeat.
It’s time to present him some minutes. Neglect this ‘doesn’t match Slot ball’ bullshit.
Wataru Endo can nonetheless be a key piece to our squad. ?? pic.twitter.com/xKAMwwSnSZ
— Laith (@LFC_Laith) September 14, 2024
nonetheless thinks slot ought to have sub in endo when he was subbing out macca.
we’d like somebody to recycle the ball again to ensure that the fullbacks and attackers to be inventive.
however oh wells, forest defended properly and our ending was not scientific sufficient tonight
— n | ? (@the_ssamd) September 14, 2024
With AC Milan up subsequent on the San Siro on Tuesday night time, Slot is anticipated to rotate his workforce and Endo could possibly be concerned in that one.
One other who will probably be hoping for extra minutes is Tyler Morton.
Liverpool determined to maintain him on the membership regardless of receiving loads of curiosity in the course of the summer time switch window, however he’s but to be concerned in any of the Reds’ Premier League matchday squads.
I maintain forgetting about Tyler morton absolutely he’s value a spot on the bench a lad who can see a go and strikes the ball rapidly
— Dean (@deanthomas_88) September 14, 2024
Morton’s time might come within the subsequent few weeks with loads of video games forward for the Reds.
Chiesa debut pending
One other who was not included within the squad to face Forest was Liverpool’s new signing.
Federico Chiesa remains to be ready to make his bow in a purple shirt and watched the defeat from behind the dugout.
Was there any official assertion from Slot, why Chiesa wasn’t even within the matchday squad? ?
— Rayzor Mingus (@CharlesMingus89) September 15, 2024
7 of Liverpool’s beginning XI performed the utmost minutes for his or her nation within the worldwide break.
I do not perceive the shortage of rotation or not naming Chiesa on the bench instead of Elliott (as a substitute having 4 defenders as subs).
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) September 14, 2024
With AC Milan being Liverpool’s subsequent opponents, Chiesa will probably be raring to go in opposition to the Italian facet.
The winger has performed in opposition to Milan six occasions on the San Siro and has six aim contributions in these video games (two objectives and 4 assists).
Whether or not he’ll get his likelihood stays to be seen!
