'Domino effect': Arne Slot told Liverpool’s problems actually started 180 days ago

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Liverpool’s terrible run of form is a real concern for Arne Slot and Reds fans, but the problems may have actually begun at the tail-end of last season.Back in April and May of this year, Liverpool were busy finishing off their dominant title pursuit. Paul Merson has been discussing the plight of the Anfield outfit, and suggested it all stems back to when Trent Alexander-Arnold said he was leaving back at the start of May.On Soccer Saturday, Merson said: “I think they underestimated Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving and it’s a domino effect.

“When he plays at right-back [it helps Salah] but now [he’s gone] and they’re doubling up on Salah. And Salah doesn’t look like kicking the ball and I just think it’s a domino effect.”TalkingPointsPoll: Should Arne Slot be sacked by Liverpool?Interestingly, Alexander-Arnold has had a tough start at Real Madrid.

But, there is no denying how much of an impact he had for Liverpool.There’s even talk of Mo Salah being sold by Liverpool now, with time ticking on his contract and his career. If he does, and with Alexander-Arnold already gone, it will truly be the dawn of a new era for Liverpool, for better or worse.READ MORE: Spanish media issue ‘humiliating’ Arne Slot and Liverpool verdict ahead of Real MadridLiverpool’s summer business caused more problems than it solvedLiverpool spent so much money in the summer, but they are clear proof that spending big is not always the answer.On paper, the signings of Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak look like incredible transfers for Liverpool.