Slot hails Liverpool's mentality despite energy lag

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot accepts his side may have struggled physically towards the end of their Merseyside derby win over Everton, but their mentality remained strong.

Having made a habit of scoring late goals to win games in their five previous fixtures, a different kind of character was needed at Anfield as the hosts held on at 2-1 having been ahead at half-time through goals from the excellent Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.

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"We already knew it would be a difficult game, let alone if you don't have proper preparation time.

If you play your third game in less than seven days against your rivals you know the second half could be very tough.

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The second half was more difficult because of Everton, of course.

"Both goals were a similar area that we attacked, first with Ryan and second time with Hugo with the pace these two have.



It was a bit more like Everton in the second half