Brendan Rodgers' comments loom large for Arne Slot after Liverpool horror show

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Arne Slot has led Liverpool to their worst start to a Premier League season since Brendan Rodgers was in charge at AnfieldLiverpool's dreadful form has left the Reds with their poorest league start since Brendan Rodgers was in charge more than 10 years ago. Arne Slot's squad endured a stunning 3-0 home thrashing by Nottingham Forest at the weekend, marking their sixth defeat in seven Premier League outings.The result represented Liverpool's joint-heaviest home loss of the Premier League era, sending the club tumbling to 11th position.

Slot's team are experiencing a comparable decline to the one Rodgers' side endured in 2014, losing six of their opening 12 games, just months after coming agonisingly close to claiming the league title. Rodgers previously highlighted the extra burden that comes with marquee signings during his time at Anfield.When asked for his thoughts before Liverpool's crushing loss to Chelsea in April 2014, Rodgers maintained that the Reds had more freedom than their freer-spending rivals.

Look at Tottenham - you spend over £100million you'd expect to be challenging for the league."READ MORE: Gary Neville shares what he's 'heard' about Arne Slot sack with Liverpool boss under-fireREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp's admission over Liverpool return as favourite to succeed Arne Slot emergesFor Rodgers, the scrutiny intensified during the subsequent season. Rodgers guided the Reds to sixth place, yet he was ultimately dismissed in October 2015 following another sluggish start.Liverpool's current dismal form, suffering defeat in eight of their previous 11 matches across all competitions, has placed Slot under mounting pressure.