Jude Bellingham stated it was no shame to lose to Liverpool however urged Arne Slot’s aspect wished it extra following Actual Madrid’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield.
Targets from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo prolonged Liverpool’s 100 per cent document within the Champions League whereas additionally making certain a primary win for 15 years towards Actual Madrid.
Liverpool took the lead within the lead after the break however watched on as Kylian Mbappe had the prospect to degree the rating after Andy Robertson fouled Lucas Vasquez within the field. Madrid’s No 9 noticed his penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher earlier than the hosts ultimately doubled their lead.
Chatting with TNT after the sport, Bellingham stated that Liverpool, who tackle Manchester Metropolis this Sunday – stay on Sky Sports activities – made it tough for his aspect to achieve a foothold within the sport.
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“They were more up for it than us to be honest,” he stated.
“It is a unhealthy consequence towards the best-performing staff in Europe. It is no shame to come back right here and lose however we’re dissatisfied in the way in which how we carried out.
“From the primary minute, they took management of the sport. We by no means actually maximised the spells we had in possession. Once we bought the ball again we tried to drive a counter-attack a couple of too many occasions.
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Paul Merson praised Liverpool and Conor Bradley after their 2-0 win over Actual Madrid within the Champions League forward of their Premier League match towards Manchester Metropolis
“We turned it over so much that they managed to keep control. Defensively they kept us in a place where we couldn’t really harm them as much.”
Mbappe’s penalty miss to degree the sport at 1-0 down, added to an underwhelming show from the 25-year-old that noticed him solely have two pictures and the one one heading in the right direction was that saved spot-kick. Nevertheless, Bellingham defended his team-mate and backed him to ship massive moments for Madrid.
“The pressure he holds because of how good he is huge, it’s humungous,” he stated.
“The penalty is not the reason why we lost the game. As a collective we weren’t good enough on the night. They performed better than us and it’s as simple as that.
“Kylian can maintain his head excessive. I do know for positive he’ll produce many extra moments which can be enormous for this membership.”
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Merson reacts to Actual’s Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool’s Mo Salah’s missed penalties within the Champions League
Slot awaits Bradley-Konate verdict after double damage fear
Liverpool boss Slot says that the membership will await a verdict on Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate after the pair suffered late accidents towards Actual. Bradley was changed by Joe Gomez after taking place indicating ache in his hamstring. Konate additionally obtained remedy after the ultimate whistle.
Requested about their accidents throughout his post-match press convention Slot stated: “I know where they have pain, but how bad or how good it is is difficult to judge so close after the game.
“That is what occurs throughout a season. We missed Trent [Alexander-Arnold] immediately, we missed [Diogo] Jota immediately, we missed Alisson immediately. We did not miss Trent as a result of he was on the bench, however he could not play from the beginning, however Kostas we missed.
“This happens through a season. I am really hoping both of them are available to play [against Manchester City] because we want them all available, but if not someone else has to step up and until now this season everybody that I [have] selected to start has shown up.
“That is additionally what’s going to occur on Sunday, if they will play but additionally if they can not play then different ones will step up.”
Slot: Tonight ought to be about Kelleher’s significance
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Slot praised goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for his efficiency of their win over Actual Madrid
Kelleher’s penalty cease towards Mbappe ensured his aspect stayed forward within the sport. The Liverpool goalkeeper has now stored out three of the final 4 penalties he is confronted for Liverpool in all competitions, excluding shootouts.
His agency hand to maintain out Mbappe comes simply days after he stopped a penalty towards Southampton however conceded the rebound. Requested if his kind made it tough for him to be dropped when Alisson returns from damage, he stated:
“I’ve been clear on this in the past. But tonight isn’t about that. It’s a big moment for him. The penalty save was special for him. Let that be the headlines.”
Watch Liverpool tackle Manchester Metropolis stay on Sky Sports activities this Sunday, kick-off 4pm.
