Andrew Robertson accepted that Liverpool have created a difficult path to defend their crown after a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City left Arne Slot’s side eighth and eight points behind leaders Arsenal after 11 matches. He urged focus on performances and consistency rather than early title talk.
Van Dijk’s disallowed header sparks debate
Liverpool trailed by one when Virgil van Dijk’s header was ruled out for offside interference against Robertson. The full back said he believed the effort should have stood. He added that he ducked out of the way and did not block the goalkeeper’s view, describing the decision as a difficult one.
Form check and next steps
The defeat followed wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid. Robertson said Liverpool had been making strides and now must regain recent levels on a regular basis in order to collect points more consistently. He stressed that title conversations are not happening in the dressing room at this stage.
Doku reveals a Guardiola shooting cue
City’s third came from a curled strike by Jérémy Doku. The winger said Pep Guardiola had been working with him on body position when shooting. Doku explained that staying over the ball helps generate power and accuracy. The 23 year old said he is still developing and wants to improve finishing, movement, decision making and awareness.
