LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that his team is no longer feared by opponents after Sunderland stole a point following a 1-1 draw at Anfield early this morning.
Sunderland came close to recording their first win at Anfield since 1983 when Chemsdine Talbi opened the scoring in the 67th minute.
Liverpool saved a point after Mukiele was hit by Florian Wirtz’s own goal in the 81st minute.
Slot said his team no longer intimidated opponents.
“The teams we face now believe they can get results. Not just believe because it’s been proven this season.
“Even the matches we won gave other teams confidence that something was possible,” said Slot.
The 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday did not signal a change for Slot.
Mohamed Salah was left out of the starting lineup for two consecutive matches, while Wirtz and Alexander Isak failed to perform according to their purchase value.
Slot added: “I already know Sunderland are a team that is difficult to concede and to create chances.”
The draw kept the pressure on Liverpool, who have won just two of their last nine league games since their opening five victories.