Liverpool’s season has taken a surprising downturn after a perfect start that saw them lead the Premier League by five points. The defending champions have now suffered three consecutive defeats — including a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League — their first such run since 2023.
Manager Arne Slot, who had won his first seven matches in charge, has been under scrutiny for a series of tactical experiments that included benching Florian Wirtz and deploying Dominik Szoboszlai at right back.
Central to Liverpool’s struggles is Mohamed Salah’s dip in form. The 33-year-old has managed just 11 non-penalty shots this season — half his tally at the same stage last year. “If Salah doesn’t start playing like Salah again, none of this other stuff really matters,” an analyst noted.
With Salah’s production and influence both declining, Slot faces pressure to rediscover the team’s rhythm and reestablish the attacking link that once defined Liverpool’s dominance.