Greame Souness refuses to answer question on Arne Slot’s Liverpool future
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Graeme Souness believes Liverpool are 'not the same team' as last season amid their faltering title defence.Meanwhile, the former Reds captain refused to answer when asked about Arne Slot's future as manager.5Souness refused to answer when asked if Liverpool could replace Slot as managerCredit: GettyThe Premier League champions have failed to match the same heights as the Dutch coach's first season in charge.Following Slot's arrival as Jurgen Klopp's successor in 2024, Liverpool stormed to a record-equalling 20th league title last season.They ended the campaign 10 points clear of nearest challengers Arsenal after suffering just four league defeats.However, they have already suffered more than double that amount with nine to their name in 29 league matches so far this term.Meanwhile, the Reds are 19 points adrift for the Gunners in sixth place.As well as failing to retain their title, Liverpool are currently at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification.What has gone wrong for Liverpool?Souness shared his stance on what has gone wrong for Slot during his second season at Anfield on Tuesday's White & Jordan.The former midfielder explained: "I thought he was very good last year. It was the perfect storm for them to win the league last year, but they were consistent."You don't win the league by accident and then it's just been excuse after excuse this year."He said he had 30 preparation notes and he's thrown 27 or 28 in the bin.5Slot has made 'excuse after excuse' this season amid Liverpool's faltering title defenceCredit: Getty"Teams are not saying to Liverpool ‘we're at Anfield today.
Let's give them a really nice game of football and let's play the way they want us to play’."They've come up with obstacles and it's not new. Deal with it, embrace it."No, it's coming and get on with it and do the business."They're not as aggressive when they don't have the ball.
When you close down you have to do it collectively."5Salah has 'not turned up' this season, according to SounessCredit: GettyHe continued: "They talk about players and Liverpool's midfield being good at this and good at that. That's a big problem for them."But they have to stick together at this time.