What happend after Arne Slot’s first defeat as Feyenoord manager – Liverpool fans will love it!
Liverpool’s promising start under new manager Arne Slot came to a screeching halt as Nottingham Forest shocked the Reds with a 1-0 win at Anfield.
Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half strike handed Liverpool their first defeat of the season, marking a reality check after three impressive victories.
Slot’s first few weeks at the helm saw the Reds score seven goals without conceding, including a 3-0 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
That result had fans buzzing, thinking that Liverpool may have skipped the rocky transition many expected after Jurgen Klopp’s departure. But the defeat against Forest reminded everyone that even the smoothest starts can hit roadblocks.
Bouncing Back: What history tells us about Arne Slot?
Though this was Slot’s first Premier League loss, it’s far from his first setback in football. In fact, his time at Feyenoord showed that Slot has a knack for bouncing back quickly. In his third Eredivisie match in charge back in August 2021, Slot’s Feyenoord lost 3-1 to Utrecht.
How did they respond? By smashing Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in their very next league match.
However, Liverpool fans may want to hold off on expecting a quick Champions League recovery. After that Utrecht loss, Slot’s Feyenoord could only manage a 0-0 draw against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League.
Still, Feyenoord went on to reach the Europa League final that season—an outcome Liverpool supporters would love if it meant a Champions League final appearance in May 2025.
Slot’s teams have shown resilience, and in the 2021-22 Dutch league season, Feyenoord never suffered back-to-back defeats. In fact, they responded to losses six times, winning four and drawing two of those bounce-back games.
While the defeat to Forest may sting, Slot’s history suggests that Liverpool can dust themselves off and come back stronger. Forest may have ended their 25-game winless streak at Anfield, but the Reds have the perfect chance to return to form with upcoming matches against Bournemouth and AC Milan.
Liverpool fans will be hoping Slot’s resilience rubs off on his new team—and that this defeat is just a bump on the road to greater things. After all, every great manager needs a few forest fires to rise stronger.
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