Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has admitted his side were taken aback by Liverpool's lack of pressing during their 1-1 draw at Anfield. The Black Cats took the lead in the second half through a deflected Chemsdine Talbi effort, only for an own goal to level the scores.
Le Bris noted that his team were afforded unexpected time and space to build their attacks, a departure from Liverpool's traditionally high-pressing style. 'We were even a bit surprised to have time and space to build up the play,' he said, adding that Sunderland may not have fully believed they could score until they did.
The result adds to Liverpool's poor run, which has seen them fall out of the title race. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged that opposition teams now believe they can get results at Anfield, though he insisted the fear factor has not entirely disappeared.
Sunderland had a stoppage-time effort cleared off the line, but Le Bris was satisfied with a point. 'It’s a good result for both teams,' he concluded.
