Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, pointed out that Plymouth Argyle used a similar approach to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon during her fourth victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup shock.
Argyle achieved an unforgettable 1-0 victory in Home Park with the kind permission of Ryan Hardie’s punishment. The Reds, which made ten changes from the Tottenham Hotspur side in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, tried to create a remarkable opportunities until the break, and forced Conor Hazard to go to a few parades in death.
The championship fighters held up to book their place in the fifth round, while the slot remained with an unknown feeling of frustration.
“You never know what would happen if we played with our starters,” said the Liverpool boss. “We have seen a few times this season that it is a game plan that is difficult for our starters, but also for those who played today.
“Constant long ball, second ball, long ball, second ball. It is difficult for every team. We also had this at home. . Then [that day] We played with our starters. “
In early January, Slot referred to an unexpected 2-2 draw with Manchester United in Anfield. The Red Devils also managed to keep Liverpool goalless before taking a surprise lead through Lisandro Martinez. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah achieved this occasion for the Merseyside Giants, but on Sunday no one was recorded in slots much -modified squad.
“I think today we show why we played with those who played today because these players also need play rhythm to be ready in the coming months,” added the Dutch boss to defend his selection decisions. “You saw today that some of these players really need games like this to be ready for the last three months of the season.”
United was able to pull Plymouth in the fifth round after he had controversially found a way to Leicester City on Friday evening.