Arne Slot doubles down on Ruben Amorim remark after Man Utd backlash

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot faced criticism after having a pop at Ruben Amorim's tactics during his team's defeat at home to Manchester United last weekendLiverpool head coach Arne Slot has doubled down on comments made about Ruben Amorim's tactics during their 2-1 home defeat to the Red Devils last Sunday. The loss was Liverpool's fourth in a row before they ended that streak in Wednesday's 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.Red Devils goalkeeper Senne Lammens relieved pressure with lengthy goal kicks, and United aimed to win the second balls, as they secured their first victory at Anfield since 2016.

But Slot was irked by Amorim's tactics, which were designed to make life tough for his team.READ MORE: Chelsea can save £52m on dream transfer but race with Liverpool is onREAD MORE: Arne Slot hints at Mo Salah's big Liverpool problem after response to being droppedSpeaking after the defeat to United, Slot told BBC Sport: "It is always difficult to play against a team that defends in a low block and mainly plays the long ball. It makes it even more difficult when you go one down after one minute when one of our players are on the floor."Slot was then asked to clarify his comments during an interview before Liverpool's game against Frankfurt - insisting that he was complimenting United's gameplan."We faced a team [United] that had their game plan very well in order," he told TNT Sports."There was a bit of a debate over what I said after the game, but it was meant to be a compliment.

Slot has doubled down on his assertion that comments made by him about United were misinterpreted."It was meant to be a compliment to the opposing manager finding a way to play against us, but I don't think it has come across like that," he said.The Reds will be looking to avoid a fourth straight league defeat when they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium this weekend. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Get up to 60% off Premier League kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.