Mohamed Salah’s record-breaking goal took the headlines however it was truly Liverpool’s defensive efficiency that has bought the soccer world speaking.
Having watched his beloved Residents fail to put a glove on the Reds, Micah Richards believes one Premier League supervisor, particularly, ought to be aware of Slot’s techniques on the Etihad.
Micah Richards says Ruben Amorim can study from Arne Slot
Richards backed Slot following Liverpool’s disappointing FA Cup exit in opposition to Plymouth, and it looks as if the ex-Man Metropolis defender is a giant fan of the Reds boss.
Talking on The Relaxation Is Soccer podcast, Richards sang the praises of the Dutchman – even claiming that Man United supervisor Ruben Amorim ought to study from Slot’s adaptability.
“It was actually good tactically, usually they’d go along with a Diaz on the left or a Jota upfront. However they went with Curtis Jones didn’t they, kind of patrolling the left-hand facet. They went with one other one in midfield for the transitions and it simply labored. I agree with Alan.
“We anticipate Liverpool in earlier seasons to be gung-ho, actually going at groups however they don’t must. That is what we discuss with Amorim at Man United, we aren’t speaking about having to alter your techniques utterly, it’s nearly adapting to the sport you might be enjoying and that’s what Slot is so good at doing.”
Liverpool confirmed proper by selecting Slot over Amorim
Richards’ claims that the Man United boss ought to be aware of Slot’s achievements are notably poignant as Liverpool might have truly had Amorim of their dugout as an alternative of the Dutchman.
Following the announcement that Jurgen Klopp could be leaving the membership in 2024, the Reds actually held talks with Amorim for him to turn out to be their new supervisor.
Liverpool though decided against appointing Amorim, with some viewing the Portuguese’s tactical method as the rationale behind the choice.
| Premier League stats | Ruben Amorim | Arne Slot |
| Video games managed | 15 | 27 |
| Received | 4 | 19 |
| Drawn | 3 | 7 |
| Misplaced | 8 | 1 |
| Factors per sport | 1.00 | 2.37 |
When you analyse Amorim’s begin to life within the Premier League, it’s truthful to say FSG positively made the proper determination final summer time.