Wind, Fatigue, and a Narrow 3-2 Setback: Liverpool’s Energy Dips in Bournemouth Clash
24 January 2026
Liverpool boss Arne Slot discussed the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, in the 23rd round of the Premier League, pointing to several factors that affected his players’ performance.
In the post-match press conference, Slot addressed Bournemouth’s opener and argued it wasn’t fair to blame Virgil van Dijk for the first goal, noting that wind clearly influenced play over the course of the game.
Slot also spoke about the squad's physical condition, saying that some players had run out of energy, and reminded that Liverpool had played a European away game in Marseille just two days earlier (3-0).
Hard Game
Regarding how the match unfolded, Slot called it a tough game to lose in stoppage time after coming back from a 2-0 deficit at half-time, noting that Liverpool lost control briefly in the game and conceded twice despite playing well overall.
He added that the final ten minutes were more open, but his players looked tired because they had only two days of rest since the previous match.
Asked about Andy Robertson's future, Slot declined to discuss transfers publicly, saying they do not talk about transfers in public.
Slot closed by underscoring the realities of modern schedules: fatigue and quick turnarounds are part of the landscape as Liverpool plans ahead for the next challenge.
