I didn't like Arne Slot's comments at Liverpool after two transfer calls – it's a real concern

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Arne Slot spoke about Liverpool's struggles when playing against teams that defend in a low block and play long balls, giving opposition teams the blueprint to cause the Reds problemsFormer Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has criticised Arne Slot for admitting that his Liverpool side can't handle two specific aspects of the game, after his team's 3-2 defeat at Brentford. "Quite a few things," Slot said in his press conference after the game, when asked what was the cause for Liverpool's recent struggles.READ MORE: Milos Kerkez has been found out at Liverpool but two team-mates look like they've had a row"It is definitely that teams have a certain playing style against us; it is a very good strategy to play.

That is not only the defence you do it with 11 players together."After Slot admitted that Liverpool can't handle a deep and direct approach from opponents, Merson has claimed that didn't think that was the best idea. He's got a good football brain, and he has the guile to unlock a defence, that's why they bought him."They haven't got Trent Alexander-Arnold anymore and he was a big part of Liverpool breaking teams down.

A lot is now on Wirtz but he's struggling."He won't have faced teams like Brentford in Germany. That's why Slot's long-ball comments are a big concern.