Rousing the Kop

Liverpool aren’t ready to compete for the Champions League with Arne Slot, here’s why

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Liverpool have struggled for consistency in the Premier League, and their Champions League campaign ended too early again. Liverpool’s strongest XI can compete with almost anyone, yet the drop-off beyond it has been too obvious.



Tell us your score prediction 🔮 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael Regan Liverpool’s concerning squad depth highlighted by PSGOnly four PSG players have played more than two-thirds of their available league minutes this season. But it’s more than that.Liverpool, by comparison, have had ten players play at least two-thirds of their Premier League minutes.

Mikel Arteta’s side have seven players above that two-thirds threshold in the Premier League, and they have managed to reach the Champions League semi-finals — with a favourable route, it must be said. The best sides in Europe do not just have stars, they have enough high-level options to protect them.That is where Liverpool still look short.