Alan Smith dismisses Liverpool theory with different explanation for Arne Slot struggles

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Right now, it is Liverpool, with Arne Slot's side having now been knocked out of the League Cup by Crystal Palace. Liverpool now has a resurgent Aston Villa and then Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Up to this point in the season, Liverpool has struggled with set-pieces and has been unable to defend well both individually and collectively in key moments. "They’ve got players who have done it before and cope with it.

They’ve got big players. They’ve got lads who know all about the Premier League.