- Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Bologna ensured Arne Slot broke new ground
- Despite the victory, the Dutchman believes his squad still has work to do
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Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager in history to win as many as eight of his first nine games — but the Dutchman says his team must improve if they are to kick on and achieve their goals this season.
The Reds dispatched Italian side Bologna with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah in either half to make it two wins from two on their Champions League return.
But although it has been a near-perfect start for Slot, he thinks there are still higher levels to reach. ‘You will never reach perfection, you are always aiming for it but will never reach it,’ he said.
‘We can improve, we have to improve. That is clear. There are positives from tonight and the other games but there was a spell in the game where we (lost) control. They threatened us.’
Tougher tests lie ahead after the international break for Liverpool with games against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Brighton all coming in the league before the end of November.
Arne Slot has won eight of his first nine games in charge of Liverpool across all competitions
Mac Allister opened the scoring for Liverpool in their Champions League tie against Bolonga
Mohamed Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead with a sweet curling effort in the 75th minute
And Slot says he is not drawing any conclusions from becoming the first Reds boss in history to win eight of his first nine. ‘I don’t draw many conclusions from this,’ he added. ‘But it is nice.
‘So many incredible managers have worked here and done special things. I hope the only thing people remember me for is not the manager who won eight of his first nine games! I am hoping to do some more special things. But it says a lot about how Jurgen left this club. But again, hoping to do more.’
The victory over Bologna maintained Liverpool’s perfect run in the Champions League this season after they beat AC Milan 3-1 in the opener.
Liverpool’s attention quickly turns towards a midday fixture away to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Eagles are winless from six league games and are coming off a 2-1 loss to Everton.
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