Liverpool’s ‘Slot Ball’ Revolution: Reds Fans Go Wild Over Stunning Goal
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side continued their pre-season tour with a convincing 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, and fans are raving about the team’s new style of play. The Reds’ third goal, in particular, has got everyone talking, showcasing the team’s ability to play "Slot Ball" in full flow.
The goal, which saw Luis Diaz round off a stunning move, began with Virgil van Dijk passing the ball to Alisson, who picked out Mohamed Salah with a long pass. Salah held the ball before playing a pass to Diogo Jota, who hit a first-time through ball to Dominik Szoboszlai. From there, Szoboszlai carried the ball before squaring to Diaz, who made no mistake in front of goal.
Fans were quick to hail the goal, with many praising the team’s confidence and cohesion. "We’re cooking man ARE YOU WATCHING ZUBIMENDI," wrote one user on social media. Another added, "Love this style of play. Ten Hag has the exact same must be a Dutch thing." A third fan commented, "The level of confidence Van Dijk used to set the ball back inside the keeper’s area. Omg. We are cooking."
Liverpool’s new style of play, dubbed "Slot Ball" by fans, has been a topic of discussion throughout the pre-season tour. The team’s ability to play possession football and create scoring opportunities has been impressive, and fans are excited to see how it translates to the Premier League.
The Reds will face Las Palmas today before opening their new campaign next Saturday at Ipswich Town. Judging by the fan reaction to the team’s stunning goal, they can’t wait for the new season to start.
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