Arne Slot expressed disbelief, acknowledging that the £20 million Liverpool player felt ‘disappointed’ with his performance against Newcastle…

Arne Slot admitted it was hard to believe that the £20 million Liverpool player felt ‘disappointed’ with his performance in the match against Newcastle.

Arne Slot has acknowledged that Liverpool’s £20 million player is feeling ‘disappointed’ following his performance against Newcastle, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw.

Liverpool allowed a late equalizer from Newcastle United, with goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher making a critical error.

The Republic of Ireland international misjudged a set-piece, enabling Fabian Schar to score from an acute angle, resulting in a shared point for both teams.

With Arsenal and Chelsea securing victories, Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League has now been reduced to seven points, while Manchester City also ended their winless streak with a significant win over Nottingham Forest.

After the match, Slot provided insight into Kelleher’s feelings in the locker room following his mistake.

Kelleher ‘disappointed’ as Liverpool relinquish 3-2 advantage

In an interview with Amazon Prime, the Liverpool manager expressed that Kelleher was ‘disappointed’ after conceding the late goal to Newcastle.

Despite recent praise from Ben Foster for Kelleher’s performances, the 26-year-old goalkeeper likely feels he let the team down with this pivotal error, especially as Liverpool’s lead in the Premier League has diminished.

Slot noted Kelleher’s frustration post-match, stating, “Like all the players, disappointed.

We were down twice, so a point would have been acceptable, but being 3-2 up means you’re close to securing a win.

He made some crucial saves today, but his judgment on the cross was off, and it was remarkable how that defender managed to score with his weaker foot.”

Slot remains confident that Kelleher will quickly recover and continue to perform well for Liverpool.

The Cork-born goalkeeper has been a standout player this season, significantly contributing to the team’s success in recent weeks under Slot’s management.

The Dutch coach is certainly cognizant that Kelleher will recover from his error made during the match against Newcastle, as the 26-year-old will have an excellent chance to redeem himself this weekend against Everton.

Kelleher has established himself as the premier backup goalkeeper in the Premier League, and the Irish talent will be eager to demonstrate his skills at Goodison Park on Saturday.