Gareth Taylor’s Message to Liverpool After Loss to Manchester United
Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor has voiced his disappointment following a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United in a recent Women’s Super League match. The loss sees Liverpool remaining at the bottom of the league table. Lisa Naalsund scored twice for United, while Fridolina Rolfo contributed a third goal. Alice Bergstrom managed to find the net for Liverpool.
Post-Match Reflection from Gareth Taylor
In an interview with Sky Sports, Taylor discussed the team’s performance and the lessons they need to learn moving forward. He stated, “We’ve come up short today and that’s fine, but we really have to do the basics of the game well and also play our way.”
He emphasized that trying to match United’s style proved ineffective, saying, “Failing our way is absolutely fine, but when you try to play the same as United, they’re going to do it better than you nine times out of ten.”
Previous Performance Insights
The match against Manchester United came after earlier performances in the season. Liverpool previously secured a goalless draw against London City Lionesses and achieved their first victory of the season, a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur back in January. They also progressed to the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup after defeating London Bees.
Reflecting on the recent match against United, Taylor noted that his team had opportunities but failed to capitalize. He commented, “We had our moments, our final third actions, and a fair number of corners. However, we allowed United too many chances and gave away goals due to our mistakes.”
- Final Score: Liverpool 1 – 3 Manchester United
- Goalscorers for Manchester United: Lisa Naalsund (2), Fridolina Rolfo (1)
- Goalscorer for Liverpool: Alice Bergstrom
- Current Standing: Liverpool remains at the bottom of the Women’s Super League table
Despite the disappointment, Taylor is realistic about the team’s progress. He remarked, “There was a significant improvement in our final third actions over the last two games. I feel a sense of disappointment but am fully aware of the steps we need to take.”
