Slot Blames 10‑Minute Lapse for Liverpool Loss to Man City

Slot said the team’s fighting spirit was missing in the critical period immediately after the break, a view he shared with Szoboszlai. He acknowledged that the drop in intensity allowed City to score, and added that the squad must tighten up for the upcoming match against PSG. Van Dijk’s own admission of responsibility reinforces the need for a renewed focus on duels and mentality.