Four things Arne Slot needs to fix at Liverpool as back-to-back defeats raise alarm

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Liverpool were not at their best again as they fell to a second straight defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League and Arne Slot has been left with plenty to ponderThe Premier League crown is evidence enough to suggest that Arne Slot has had the Midas touch since succeeding Jurgen Klopp last summer. But even during the eight wins that had preceded the games against Palace and Galatasaray, there has been an air of vulnerability about the champions.10 games into the new season after a historic summer of spending and Liverpool look miles off the levels that took them to a 20th domestic title under Slot's stewardship.

And the legendary manager of Liverpool's bitter rivals, Manchester United, certainly knew a thing or two about winning titles.Liverpool's defence was the bedrock of their Premier League success under Slot last season but that solidity has been nowhere to be seen this term. Liverpool are still finding their feet after tweaking things tactically to incorporate Florian Wirtz and it's taking more time than perhaps expected to get the balance right.Mohamed Salah is a perfect example: the Reds' talisman enjoyed his best ever campaign last year but has been subdued by his own exceptionally high standards so far this term, albeit he still has three goals and three assists to his name.

He's a young boy, coming to a new league, and has plenty of time to go."But right now, he needs to come out of the team, Liverpool go back to what they were last season, and try to build some confidence and some stability. Decide on best teamAfter challenging on four fronts last season and spending almost £450m on new signings, Slot and Liverpool were always likely to rotate more this season with the Reds boss even confirming as much himself.