Arne Slot's nightmare Liverpool run could be set to continue as worrying Stamford Bridge trend emerges - opinion

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It has been a difficult week for Arne Slot and his Liverpool team after back-to-back defeats in all competitions.The 1-0 loss in the Champions League to Galatasaray was a very frustrating game for fans of this side, given that the deciding goal was in the 16th minute of the game, and they were unable to create or finish any chances.This European game had been preceded by a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend in the Premier League, which was deserved but was all the more gut-wrenching given they were undone by a late winner from Eddie Nketiah.A highly unusual start for the Reds, given how they performed last season in all competitions, as Slot proved he was a quality manager during his first top-flight season.Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesHowever, this season, the Dutchman and his team have been struggling to find consistent form or a starting XI with all the new signings that have come to the club over the summer transfer window.Liverpool have not beaten Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in five yearsIt is a blessing and a curse that, following the game against Chelsea, an international break follows because it gives a chance for a reset, but facing the Blues away from home is not their ideal final game.The West Londoners have the home advantage at Stamford Bridge, and while that may already look difficult on paper, the fact that Liverpool have not won at the Bridge since 2020 makes this even worse for this team.READ MORE: Peter Crouch drops bold Liverpool v Chelsea prediction as Arsenal’s title challenge picks upIt was 20 September 2020 when Sadio Mane was able to score a brace away at Chelsea, which was the last time they were able to be victorious at Stamford Bridge.Already they have struggled away from home in the past two games, and this third away game is against a side who do have many great qualities despite their injuries or suspensions.There is never an ideal game for any manager to end a nightmare run, but this is definitely not what they need right now.The defensive mistakes that are being made consistently, and the misplaced passes, are a big worry as Enzo Maresca’s side still have some good players going forward, like Alejandro Garnacho.These are not really the biggest issues, though; it is the fact that Chelsea have nothing to lose, they have no expectation of winning the game which makes them a real danger against a side who have the added pressure of their poor form.Liverpool need to pressure Robert SanchezIf there is a single way that Liverpool can be effective in this game, they need to put as much pressure on Robert Sanchez as possible throughout the game.While the Reds have struggled going forward in the past two games, with Hugo Ekitike coming back in for this league game, it could make a big difference.READ MORE: Arne Slot must bench £36m Liverpool player against Chelsea and replace him with ‘vital’ starSanchez is known for being prone to mistakes, and by using our press, which has been less intense in recent games, it could definitely force a goal into the back of the net.His rash decision-making could be the perfect way for Ekitike to pounce and get a decisive early goal to ease pressure on their side and undo the poor form at Stamford Bridge.