Arne Slot makes 'scandalous' Liverpool comment and directly addresses concerns

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Liverpool have won their last two games after a horror run of form under Arne Slot. (Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has confessed that Liverpool's recent slump has been "scandalous" and explained what has aided his team's recovery.

However, following the success against Unai Emery's outfit, secured through strikes from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, the Reds then recorded back-to-back home victories after defeating Real Madrid on Tuesday evening.On an evening when Trent Alexander-Arnold received a notably hostile reception upon entering as a substitute, Alexis Mac Allister netted the solitary goal of the contest midway through the second period.Speaking to Ziggo Sport following the match, Slot discussed his team's recent difficulties and disclosed that additional rest for his squad has contributed to their turnaround.He said: "We've lost far too much in recent weeks, of course, for a club of our level.""It was a challenging schedule with many away games, with hardly any rest in between."Tonight, we played against a team that also had two days off, but at our own Anfield."It's fantastic when you play a match like that and then win. Tonight showed once again how important set pieces are in football these days.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot after beating Real Madrid.

It helps if you can play in front of these fans and you can play in front of Real Madrid because I think that brings the best out of my players and out of our fans."A great performance against a team that only lost once all season. And it could have been a bit more, maybe." Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.