On cloud nine last season, Liverpool are now sinking. After getting off to a good start in the Championship, the Reds suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in the Premier League after a new rout at Brentford (2-3), the fifth in six games in all competitions. What seriously becomes worrying, since Arsenal, leader with 19 points, could be seven points ahead of Liverpool in the event of a victory this Sunday against Crystal Palace.
And if Arne Slot is, for the moment, not called into question, the individualities are starting to annoy. Because after half a billion euros spent during the last transfer window, defensive problems persist. “Everyone needs to look in the mirror, including me. I'm sure we'll get through this. But we won't get there by talking. We will try to improve. The supporters must now support us”assured Virgil Van Dijk after the meeting.
Liverpool will begin a busy schedule
More virulently, coach Arne Slot admitted that it was the worst defeat of his coaching career. “Yes, I think it’s one of the strongest moments I’ve experienced here. In terms of defeat. Besides, after being down 1-0, it was the only moment that I really appreciated. This is once again disappointing. We were hoping for a better result with a victory this week. I was also hoping for a better performance. It was far from what we are used to.”he said to the press.
“I've said many times that teams have a certain style against us and we haven't found an answer to that yet. Being down 1-0 each time doesn't help. The teams know what strategy to adopt against us.added the Dutchman, uplifted after the defeat. And the next games are likely to be crucial for the manager of the Reds, since Liverpool will face Crystal Palace in the League Cup, Aston Villa and Manchester City in the Premier League, before Real Madrid in the Champions League.
