Arne Slot’s status rises to unprecedented heights: ‘The best team in Europe right now’ | Football field

Siep Engelen28 November 2024, 08:30

Last updated: November 28, 2024, 8:31 am

It is not only in the Netherlands that the people are fascinated by a good football performance. In England they can’t stop talking about Liverpool and Arne Slot’s power display against Real Madrid (2-0). The feeling that the Dutch manager can create something special in his first season in England is growing.

Liverpool took the lead just after half-time with a goal from Alexis McAllister, after Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah failed from the penalty spot. However, victory never seemed to be in danger, especially when Cody Gakpo settled the final score at 2-0 fifteen minutes from time.

“This near-flawless performance adds to the growing feeling that something special is happening under the little Dutch Slot,” said the spokesman. BBCwho also has praise for another Dutchman in Liverpool.

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“Jude Bellingham didn’t lack enthusiasm, but Liverpool didn’t give him the chance to leave his mark on the game. He was ‘shadowed’ by Ryan Gravenberch,” said the BBC. “The Englishman showed good actions, but he could not achieve anything important. ”

Also The Keeper very pleased with Slot’s performance. “His side still have the only 100% record in the Champions League group stage and this wasn’t just a win, it was a blow against the leaders, a statement of intent.”

Also The Telegraph run short of superlatives. “It’s only the end of November, awards are not given out at this time of year, but there is little doubt that Liverpool are the best team in Europe at the moment.

“The strongest team in Europe completely dominated Anfield,” he said The Times Liverpool performance. “He loved the whole stadium. A match that had been simmering quickly came to a boil. Real were caught in their own half immediately after the break and the changes that have become standard in Slot’s half-time team talks became evident again.”