Arne Slott: ‘It’s hard to hear’ fans describe Liverpool as ‘dull and boring’

Arne Slott says it is “hard to hear” fans describe Liverpool as dull and boring, and although he is not “completely different” he insists he wants to play “attractive football”.

Liverpool are unbeaten in nine matches but have come under criticism in recent weeks for lackluster performances, with draws against Leeds and Fulham after beating Wolves 2-1 at Anfield.

They visit league leaders Arsenal on Thursday (20:00 GMT) and are 14 points behind Arsenal in fourth place.

Top scorer Hugo Ekitike is a major doubt due to a hamstring injury, although a decision on the Frenchman will be made after training.

When asked about his team being “boring and boring,” Slott replied: “I find it really hard to hear (those words) but it’s not that I completely disagree.

“I will use different words, and take certain things into account.

“I want to win as many titles as possible but I think I’m also known for the fact that my team always tries to play attacking football and I can only say that we try to do that.”

He added: “We are struggling to create a lot of chances. But as I have said many times, we are not the only team that is struggling to create a lot of chances. I don’t think the number we are creating is much different from some of the other teams that are doing really well in the league.”

In terms of big chances created – a situation in which a player would reasonably be expected to score, according to Opta stats – Liverpool have created 53 (but scored 32 goals) in the Premier League this season, which puts them in seventh place alongside Newcastle (28 goals). Manchester City and Arsenal lead the standings with 65 (44 goals) and 62 (40 goals), respectively.

“But I don’t like hearing that, of course,” Slott added.

“The only thing I want is for us to win a lot of games but also to play an attractive style of football which we also did this season.

“We have to find a way against teams [who play] In a way that’s not attractive, which is probably a smart thing for them to do. We have to find answers to that and we haven’t found enough yet but we are working every day to improve that.”