Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confessed to attempting to influence referees during matches this season but acknowledged that his efforts have been ineffective.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Dutchman revealed he aimed to create a siege mentality at Anfield in hopes of receiving more favorable decisions from officials.
“You try to influence as much as you can,” Slot admitted. “The mistake I’ve made here twice already, and one or two times in Holland, is believing that creating an atmosphere where it feels like the whole world is against you might lead to positive decisions at the end of the game.
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“But so far, in games like Chelsea and Fulham, it hasn’t worked at all. Even after trying to influence things a bit, the referees didn’t suddenly give us one or two free kicks. They maintained their approach throughout the entire match.
“I know it doesn’t work, but sometimes you think, ‘Can I change that a bit?’ Unfortunately, it hasn’t helped at all.”