Jude Bellingham stated it was no shame to lose to Liverpool however instructed Arne Slot’s aspect wished it extra following Actual Madrid’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield.
Objectives from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo prolonged Liverpool’s 100 per cent document within the Champions League whereas additionally making certain a primary win for 15 years in opposition to Actual Madrid.
Liverpool took the lead within the lead after the break however watched on as Kylian Mbappe had the prospect to stage the rating after Andy Robertson fouled Lucas Vasquez within the field. Madrid’s No 9 noticed his penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher earlier than the hosts ultimately doubled their lead.
Chatting with TNT after the sport, Bellingham stated that Liverpool, who tackle Manchester Metropolis this Sunday – dwell on Sky Sports activities – made it troublesome for his aspect to achieve a foothold within the sport.
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“They had been extra up for it than us to be sincere,” he stated.
“It is a unhealthy end result in opposition to the best-performing workforce in Europe. It is no shame to come back right here and lose however we’re disillusioned in the best way how we carried out.
“From the primary minute, they took management of the sport. We by no means actually maximised the spells we had in possession. Once we acquired the ball again we tried to power a counter-attack a number of too many occasions.
Paul Merson praised Liverpool and Conor Bradley after their 2-0 win over Actual Madrid within the Champions League forward of their Premier League match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis
“We turned it over a lot that they managed to maintain management. Defensively they stored us in a spot the place we could not actually hurt them as a lot.”
Mbappe’s penalty miss to stage the sport at 1-0 down, added to an underwhelming show from the 25-year-old that noticed him solely have two photographs and the one one on course was that saved spot-kick. Nonetheless, Bellingham defended his team-mate and backed him to ship massive moments for Madrid.
“The strain he holds due to how good he’s large, it is humungous,” he stated.
“The penalty isn’t the explanation why we misplaced the sport. As a collective we weren’t adequate on the night time. They carried out higher than us and it is so simple as that.
“Kylian can preserve his head excessive. I do know for certain he’ll produce many extra moments which are large for this membership.”
Merson reacts to Actual’s Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool’s Mo Salah’s missed penalties within the Champions League
Slot awaits Bradley-Konate verdict after double damage fear
Liverpool boss Slot says that the membership will await a verdict on Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate after the pair suffered late accidents in opposition to Actual. Bradley was changed by Joe Gomez after happening indicating ache in his hamstring. Konate additionally acquired therapy after the ultimate whistle.
Requested about their accidents throughout his post-match press convention Slot stated: “I do know the place they’ve ache, however how unhealthy or how good it’s is troublesome to evaluate so shut after the sport.
“That is what occurs throughout a season. We missed Trent [Alexander-Arnold] at this time, we missed [Diogo] Jota at this time, we missed Alisson at this time. We did not miss Trent as a result of he was on the bench, however he could not play from the beginning, however Kostas we missed.
“This occurs by a season. I’m actually hoping each of them can be found to play [against Manchester City] as a result of we wish all of them obtainable, but when not another person has to step up and till now this season everyone that I [have] chosen to begin has proven up.
“That is additionally what will occur on Sunday, if they will play but additionally if they can not play then different ones will step up.”
Slot: Tonight needs to be about Kelleher’s significance
Slot praised goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for his efficiency of their win over Actual Madrid
Kelleher’s penalty cease in opposition to Mbappe ensured his aspect stayed forward within the sport. The Liverpool goalkeeper has now stored out three of the final 4 penalties he is confronted for Liverpool in all competitions, excluding shootouts.
His agency hand to maintain out Mbappe comes simply days after he stopped a penalty in opposition to Southampton however conceded the rebound. Requested if his type made it troublesome for him to be dropped when Alisson returns from damage, he stated:
“I have been clear on this prior to now. However tonight is not about that. It is a massive second for him. The penalty save was particular for him. Let that be the headlines.”
Watch Liverpool tackle Manchester Metropolis dwell on Sky Sports activities this Sunday, kick-off 4pm.
