Arne Slot accepts harder challenges lie forward after profitable begin at Liverpool

Arne Slot has loved a wonderful begin to life as Liverpool head coach with two wins and two clear sheets however the Dutchman admitted “there’s nonetheless loads for us to show”.

Luis Diaz completed off a lightning breakaway earlier than Mohamed Salah scored for the second week working because the Reds claimed a 2-0 victory over Brentford in Slot’s first aggressive dwelling match.

Having overwhelmed Ipswich by an similar scoreline final week, Slot is happy with how his new aspect have begun their Premier League marketing campaign however accepts harder assessments lie in anticipate them.

Subsequent Sunday’s journey to large rivals Manchester United is more likely to be the primary acid take a look at of Slot’s reign after he succeeded Jurgen Klopp, who stepped down in Could after 9 profitable years on the helm.

“Two good wins in opposition to tough opponents,” Slot mentioned. “Brentford had an excellent opening sport final week however there’s nonetheless loads for us to show with the entire season developing.

“Each Ipswich and Brentford deserve respect for the best way they’ve performed in opposition to us however I’m not anticipating the 2 to be within the high six on the finish of the season.

“There’s nonetheless loads to show for us but it surely’s all the time good to begin off with two wins and two clear sheets. (The win over Brentford was) constructive for a lot of causes.

“It’s good to inherit a group and people which can be so particular. It’s not a shock this group performs like this.”

Slot was given a heat welcome at Anfield and serenaded within the closing levels, with Liverpool proprietor John W. Henry jetting in from the US for the event.

There have been no Klopp fist pumps to the Kop at full-time from Slot, who waved and clapped in the direction of that finish after strolling onto the pitch at full-time following a job properly accomplished.

“The reception of the followers was much like the reception I acquired from the individuals in and across the space and the individuals which can be working for Liverpool,” Slot mentioned.

“I can’t communicate for all of the managers however perhaps all of them would inform you a similar – each supervisor that is available in right here feels the heat of this membership and the appreciation of the followers.

“An important (factor) we now have to do as managers is be certain the group performs in a method the followers prefer to see and that’s what we’re attempting and the boys confirmed that.”

For the second week working, Brentford boss Thomas Frank unnoticed England striker Ivan Toney, whose absence solely intensifies hyperlinks of a swap to Saudi Arabia within the coming days.

Requested if Toney is any nearer to a transfer away from the Bees, with the switch window set to close on Friday at 11pm, Frank replied: “I don’t know. He skilled the entire week, skilled properly, angle.

“I’m all the time joyful when the window is shut. Then we don’t have to speak about ifs and buts and when and perhaps about a variety of gamers, and naturally, Ivan, it’s all about Ivan.”

With out Toney, Brentford lacked a innovative with captain Christian Norgaard failing to hit the goal from an unmarked header in entrance of purpose whereas Nathan Collins was denied by Alisson Becker.

“I believed we went toe-to-toe with Liverpool, particularly within the first half, it was very even, which I’m very happy with,” Frank added.

“It was in all probability our greatest first half right here at Anfield within the 4 years I’ve been right here. Liverpool gained truthful and sq. however there are undoubtedly issues I’m constructive about, particularly the primary 60 minutes.”