NEW DELHI: Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah ensured that Liverpool’s new coach, Arne Slot, started his tenure with a 2-0 win against newly-promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.
The match, observed by Ipswich’s new minority shareholder, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, saw the home team compete closely with Liverpool in the first half but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Liverpool’s performance improved significantly in the second half. Jota scored the opening goal on the hour mark, with Salah adding a second just five minutes later, effectively sealing the win for Slot’s side.
Despite having multiple opportunities to extend their lead, Liverpool settled with the 2-0 scoreline.
“Hopefully I keep going like this for the whole season,” Salah told TNT Sports.
“I always try to help the team all the time, I’m always happy to score goals or assist.
“It’s quite different for all of us (playing under Slot), we need to adapt. We just need to know his way of playing and enjoy the football. We don’t need to put more pressure on him, we just need to play football and enjoy our games.”
The season began with a notable change for Liverpool, following Juergen Klopp’s departure after an emotional farewell at Anfield at the end of the previous season.
Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool was marked by significant achievements, including a Champions League title and ending the club’s 30-year wait for a league title.
Arne Slot, formerly the head coach at Feyenoord, now faces the challenge of filling Klopp’s shoes.
Liverpool’s uneventful pre-season, marked by a lack of new signings in the transfer window, raised concerns among the fans, especially since other rival teams were actively bolstering their squads.
The first half against Ipswich, where Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target, did little to alleviate those worries.
Things took a positive turn in the second half. The breakthrough came with a precise pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold to Salah, who then set up Jota for the first goal.
Shortly after, in his 350th appearance for Liverpool, Salah scored himself, securing victory after being assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Salah’s goal ensured he remains the top scorer in the opening rounds of Premier League seasons. His continued form suggests he will be pivotal in Liverpool’s aspirations for another title run this season.
The win provided a promising start for Slot, as Liverpool now look to build momentum under their new coach.
Despite a lack of new players, the team’s performance, especially in the second half, indicated potential for a strong season ahead under Slot’s guidance.
The match, observed by Ipswich’s new minority shareholder, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, saw the home team compete closely with Liverpool in the first half but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Liverpool’s performance improved significantly in the second half. Jota scored the opening goal on the hour mark, with Salah adding a second just five minutes later, effectively sealing the win for Slot’s side.
Despite having multiple opportunities to extend their lead, Liverpool settled with the 2-0 scoreline.
“Hopefully I keep going like this for the whole season,” Salah told TNT Sports.
“I always try to help the team all the time, I’m always happy to score goals or assist.
“It’s quite different for all of us (playing under Slot), we need to adapt. We just need to know his way of playing and enjoy the football. We don’t need to put more pressure on him, we just need to play football and enjoy our games.”
The season began with a notable change for Liverpool, following Juergen Klopp’s departure after an emotional farewell at Anfield at the end of the previous season.
Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool was marked by significant achievements, including a Champions League title and ending the club’s 30-year wait for a league title.
Arne Slot, formerly the head coach at Feyenoord, now faces the challenge of filling Klopp’s shoes.
Liverpool’s uneventful pre-season, marked by a lack of new signings in the transfer window, raised concerns among the fans, especially since other rival teams were actively bolstering their squads.
The first half against Ipswich, where Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target, did little to alleviate those worries.
Things took a positive turn in the second half. The breakthrough came with a precise pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold to Salah, who then set up Jota for the first goal.
Shortly after, in his 350th appearance for Liverpool, Salah scored himself, securing victory after being assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Salah’s goal ensured he remains the top scorer in the opening rounds of Premier League seasons. His continued form suggests he will be pivotal in Liverpool’s aspirations for another title run this season.
The win provided a promising start for Slot, as Liverpool now look to build momentum under their new coach.
Despite a lack of new players, the team’s performance, especially in the second half, indicated potential for a strong season ahead under Slot’s guidance.
