Arne Slot explains what is actually ‘different’ at Liverpool compared to last season

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Yet, Liverpool have lost their last four games in the league and as a result, have dropped seven points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Pressure has been piled on Slot to turn the situation around, and ahead of their showdown with Aston Villa, the Dutchman has spoken about where it’s gone wrong.Credit: ImagoArne Slot blaming injuries on Liverpool downfallLiverpool were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace on Wednesday (October 29), and Slot was accused of waving the white flag after making 10 changes to the side that lost to Brentford.

Otherwise I have to play Hugo [Ekitike] every game,” Slot said. “Both strikers, Owen Hargreaves showed me, both played 34 games last season, we play 60 over here, so I need Alex having as many games as he can.

“That has been something every team, so it’s not an excuse but it was a bit different than last season, last season they all had one year PL experience as a minimum, they stayed fit. We have enough to play the games but I have to take care of a few of them, why I made the decision not to play 7 or 8.”Credit: ImagoSlot shares Liverpool injury updateAny manager finds navigating injuries difficult, and in Liverpool’s case, they’ve suffered their fair share this term.