Liverpool continued a really poor trend against Tottenham which may turn fans against Arne Slot - opinion
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Liverpool served up some truly turgid football despite beating Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.The Reds headed to North London in better form having managed to go unbeaten in four Premier League matches.But if supporters thought this might mean Liverpool playing with some confidence against Spurs, they were in for a disappointing surprise.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Arne Slot chose to go a little more defensive than many would have liked to see, deciding to leave Alexander Isak out and play with a packed midfield instead.This led to an uninspiring and one-paced first-half, with Liverpool ultimately extending an awful goal-scoring record which will do nothing to get fans on Slot’s side in the long run.Liverpool continue slow Premier League startsThere have been so many problems at Liverpool this season, and it may feel wrong to point another one out after a decent win away at Tottenham.But the truth is that after another dismal first 45 minutes, Liverpool are now without a goal in four of their past five Premier League first-halves.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Gary Neville says Arne Slot got something ‘absolutely right’ for Liverpool vs Spurs, but he’s wrongWhen the Reds hit poor patches of form under Jurgen Klopp, they could at least count on the football being enjoyable to watch.There is still some of that under Slot, but far too often things have been ponderous.The Dutch coach has so much credit in the bank at Anfield after winning the Premier League last year. Wins of course help, and Liverpool have been better in second periods, but this cannot continue.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool must remember who they areWhile it is clearly much better to be reflecting on this disappointing statistic on the back of a big three points on the road, it should not stop the microscope being pulled out on Liverpool and Slot.After such a punishing season, it is completely fine that the Reds’ boss wants to set his team up with a much more solid base. The Reds have to remember that they are champions after all.