Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot denied the notion that their 1-2 defeat against Newcastle United in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium was due to physical and mental fatigue following their elimination from the Champions League by PSG. Slot attributed the loss to losing duels in the game, with Newcastle scoring two goals from winning aerial duels. He emphasized that the match was not about running but rather about winning those crucial duels. This intentional strategy by Newcastle’s coach Eddie Howe proved successful as they outperformed Liverpool in aerial and ground duels. Despite the disappointing defeat, Slot acknowledged that the week was not all negative as they maintained their lead in the Premier League standings. This victory marked Newcastle’s first trophy in over 70 years, ending their long wait for domestic success.
