Liverpool beats Burnley with agonizing penalty; Slot admits luck

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his team was “lucky” to secure a victory over Burnley at the last gasp, thus maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season.The home team managed to frustrate Liverpool for over 90 minutes at Turf Moor, before substitute Hannibal Mejbri was penalized for a handball in the area following a cross from Jeremie Frimpong in stoppage time.Mohamed Salah converted the resulting penalty, securing the three points for the Premier League champions, who have scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute or later in each of their four matches this season.

I feel a bit of both ways. I know how difficult it is to create chances against a team with 11 players in their area.

Arne Slot

Slot explained that, although the draw seemed the most likely result, the changes made sought to reinforce the attack with offensive players.

Liverpool’s new signing, Alexander Isak, was not included in the squad for the match at Turf Moor, as he continues to work towards reaching his best physical form.Slot detailed that Isak needs adequate training time before being ready to play, especially considering that the player is coming from a period of inactivity.

Now Alex is far from ready for that three-match schedule in a week… So now he will be able to play on Wednesday or Saturday a minimum of 45 minutes and perhaps a little more. But if he plays 45 on Wednesday, don’t expect him to play 45 or more on Saturday because his body is not prepared for that in our opinion.

Arne Slot