Live broadcast on August 14 news after the first round of the Premier League 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Liverpool defender Arnold said in an interview with the club’s official website that the team accepted the 1 point.
Is this the season opener Liverpool is looking forward?
Arnold: “Yes, absolutely, in the face of a tough opponent, the pace of the game is fast and intense. This is exactly what we expect. It is always difficult to come to Stamford Bridge stadium. We expect it to be a difficult match, and so is the fact. We accept this score, which is not shameful. We could have won, but we could have lost the game, so we accepted this point.”
What changes have taken place in the team after gaining an advantage in the opening 20 to 25 minutes?
Arnold: “We had an invalid goal, and then it was obvious that they scored, which changed the game. In such a venue, the atmosphere and momentum have changed, and they have controlled everything since then. I think at some point in the game, we all realized that it was a game we didn’t want to lose, rather than thinking about how to win. Therefore, although we continue to attack and hope to win, we must ensure the stability of the defensive side. As a whole, we are working hard. At a specific time of the game, it is not shameful to fight for 1 point.”
About the team’s defense under pressure
Arnold: “Opponents have created problems. They have excellent attackers. They try to defeat us, but I think our defense is excellent. I think our two central defenders are very good, especially in dealing with the opponent’s offensive line. Sometimes because of the system, because of our mode of play, they are exposed, but they handle it well and are in a defensive position.”
Believe Liverpool can make progress one after another?
Arnold: “Of course, the first game of the season has never been so smooth. There are always some things that need to work hard and keep improving. Today is no different. We did well. This is an acceptable result. There are still a lot of things to do, but at the same time we got 1 point and we will continue to work hard at home next week.”
(Ma Dongyu)