Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot defended his aspect after their dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle United, insisting they didn’t collapse regardless of surrendering a 2-0 result in 10 males.
The Premier League champions seemed to be in full command within the forty sixth minute after Hugo Ekitike doubled their lead following Ryan Gravenberch’s opener and Anthony Gordon’s purple card for a rash foul on Virgil van Dijk.
However Newcastle improbably produced a exceptional comeback, Bruno Guimaraes halving the deficit with a header earlier than substitute William Osula appeared to have had the ultimate say by levelling issues.
Osula, Newcastle’s solely recognised centre ahead amid Alexander Isak’s self-imposed exile because the star striker tries to pressure by way of a transfer to Liverpool, prodded residence the equaliser two minutes from the top of regular time.
There was a remaining twist in an already enthralling story within the penultimate minute of 11 minutes of stoppage time when 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha curled residence a surprising winner for Liverpool 4 days shy of his seventeenth birthday.
But, regardless of the unimaginable drama that performed out at a raucous St James’ Park, Slot had a curious description of what he witnessed.
“I’m not too certain it was a soccer match at this time,” Slot advised Sky Sports activities. “It was set-piece after set-piece, lengthy throw after lengthy throw.
“We didn’t collapse and stood sturdy. We didn’t play nicely sufficient on the ball. I don’t assume there was a lot open play.”
On Ngumoha’s wondrous winner, Slot added: “It was an awesome objective for a 16-year-old. Rio can end so nicely for his age.
“I did hear somebody say afterwards within the dressing room he would have taken a primary contact however he’s so assured. For his age he’s a extremely good finisher.”
