Arne Slot Post-Match Press Conference: Liverpool's 2-2 Draw at Fulham

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the media after a frustrating 2-2 Premier League draw against Fulham on January 4, 2026. Despite missing key attacking players, Slot praised his team's resilience and defensive solidity but expressed disappointment at conceding from limited opposition chances[4][5][6].

Key Talking Points

• Defensive Vulnerabilities: Slot highlighted a recurring issue where Fulham's first-half chance and a late extra-time goal led to the draw. "The first chance the other team gets... led to a goal. That's one thing we usually see with us," he noted, emphasizing unexpected concessions[4].
• Resilience Amid Absences: Without several forwards, Liverpool controlled the game, limiting Fulham to one or two chances. "We showed great resilience... against Fulham, a good team with good ideas," Slot said, crediting his players for performing under pressure[4][5][6].
• Chance Creation and Tactics: Slot defended his side's output, rejecting claims of no first-half creativity. "I don't completely agree... We had a few good moments... Overall, we've created enough chances to win," he insisted, while admitting a desire for more from possession. His philosophy remains unchanged, adapted to available players[4][5].
• Game Control: Liverpool equalized late to lead 2-1 but couldn't hold on. Slot pointed to a tight first half with few chances from both sides, opening up post-interval as typical in the Premier League[4].

In his first 2026 press conference context (noted in previews), Slot's calm tone masked underlying frustration with the squad's level, touching on creativity needs, injury boosts like Gomez and Konaté availability for upcoming games, and avoiding past squad management errors[2][3]. The draw underscores Liverpool's second-half season challenges ahead of fixtures like Arsenal[1].

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