Frank Christian
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, is grabbing attention after his team achieved a stunning 4-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
This victory at Anfield not only highlighted Liverpool’s dominance but also enabled Slot to break a record previously held by renowned coaches such as Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.
Slot Surpasses Records Set by Mourinho and Ancelotti
During a closely contested first half, Liverpool and Leverkusen finished without scoring, but the second half completely changed the game’s dynamics.
Luis Diaz, the Colombian forward, shined with an impressive hat-trick, which was his first for the team, while Cody Gakpo contributed an additional goal, marking his first Champions League goal.
Luis Diaz stats so far this season
15 games
9 goals
2 AssistsA goal or assist every 78 mins pic.twitter.com/VPKnjXi50k
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) November 6, 2024
This victory marked Slot’s 14th win in his first 16 matches as Liverpool’s manager, breaking the previous records of 13 wins held by both Mourinho and Ancelotti.
After the match, Slot expressed his gratitude towards the fans for their support, stating, “It’s always better for a manager that this happens than when they start to boo!” while appreciating the positive atmosphere from the Kop.
He also acknowledged Xabi Alonso, the manager of Leverkusen and a Liverpool legend, saying, “I also like it a lot that after that they sang for Xabi as well,” highlighting Alonso’s contributions to his current team.
With this win, Liverpool stands as the sole team with a flawless record in the Champions League group stage this year, accumulating 12 points through four matches.
Looking ahead, Slot’s team prepares to host Aston Villa, determined to maintain their impressive trajectory as they sit two points clear at the Premier League’s summit.
