Liverpool Update: Is Arne Slot Sacked?
Liverpool’s alarming Premier League run has prompted manager Arne Slot to express confusion over the team’s sudden loss of form, even as their Champions League performances remain strong. The defending champions have suffered six defeats in their last seven league games and have dropped into the bottom half of the table, creating intense scrutiny around the club’s title defense.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot reacts to the club’s Premier League collapse, defends recent Champions League results, and outlines key issues behind the slump.
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Liverpool’s recent loss to Nottingham Forest added pressure on Slot after a challenging start to the 2025-26 season. The Dutch manager has secured six wins in all competitions following a major summer investment that brought Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong to Anfield. The disappointing league position has raised questions about the team’s early-season trajectory.
Slot acknowledged his struggle to explain Liverpool’s Premier League collapse but pointed to convincing Champions League victories over Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt as evidence of strong performances elsewhere. Speaking to TNT Sports, he stated that the team has delivered results in Europe despite inconsistent domestic form.
The Liverpool manager also defended the club’s high-profile signings, noting that Isak, Wirtz and Kerkez were added with the expectation of strengthening the squad. Slot explained that both new arrivals and existing players were viewed as essential contributors, making the current run of league defeats unexpected based on the squad’s quality.
Slot highlighted difficulties identifying a single reason for the downturn and admitted the lack of clear explanations has made the situation harder to navigate. He emphasized the importance of understanding issues in order to address them effectively.
Liverpool’s defensive setbacks have played a significant role in their struggles. Slot revealed that the team has already conceded nine Premier League goals from set pieces, contrasting sharply with last season when none had been conceded at this stage. He noted that the team continues to dominate possession and generate chances but is conceding too many goals due to small but costly details.
Liverpool now prepare for a Champions League meeting with Eredivisie leaders PSV, who arrive on an 11-match unbeaten run and defeated the Reds 3-2 in last season’s competition. Slot’s team will follow the European fixture with a Premier League trip to West Ham as they attempt to restore consistency.
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