In the focus match of the seventh round of the Premier League, Liverpool lost 1-2 to Chelsea away. Coach Arne Slaughter admitted in the post-match press conference that the result of the game was disappointing.

Slote summed up the game by saying: "Another disappointing defeat. This game reminds me of the one against Crystal Palace. Although the opponent's style is different, the process is similar. In the first half, we didn't play our best football, but still created three great chances; they only had one chance, but they scored immediately."

"I'm very happy with our performance in the second half. Both last week and today, we created enough chances and should have scored more. I felt we could win at one point in the game, but we failed to capitalize on the four-on-three opportunities at the crucial moment. The last ten minutes became an open contest with both sides having chances to win, but this time it went to Chelsea."

In response to questions about whether the team is still "finding a balance", Slaughter said: "Our tactics are high pressing, and Chelsea also has the same style. Given the strength of both sides, it is impossible to expect the other side to be completely unable to break through your pressing. It is unrealistic."

"When you first learn Chelsea have eight injured players out, you think they don't have enough replacements, but it turns out they still have players who can change the game."

Liverpool, having suffered two consecutive defeats in the Premier League, have now won five games in a row and are now in second place with 13 points. Following this match, the players will travel to their national teams for international duty. Liverpool's next Premier League match will be on October 19th, when they host Manchester United.