Liverpool punished for familiar mistake as three Arne Slot men cause concern - 5 talking points

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This is what we spotted.Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers is challenged by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)MOLINEUX, WOLVERHAMPTON // Liverpool fell to a late defeat thanks to Andre's strike at Molineux, with a poor showing from Arne Slot's men leading to more dropped points in the race for the Champions League spots.The first 45 minutes were utterly abject, with few chances or incidents of note for either side. Here are the five things Liverpool.com spotted as the game unfolded.READ MORE: Pep Guardiola responds to Arne Slot complaints with honest Arsenal assessmentREAD MORE: Jeremy Jacquet injury statement as Liverpool learns true extent of shoulder problemWide areas cause concernMohamed Salah has now scored in each of his last three games against Wolves, but in the Premier League this season, he had not found the back of the net since November 1 against Aston Villa.

All round, Liverpool didn't have enough in attack, with its two starting wingers and a mainly anonymous Hugo Ekitike causing concern.Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool creativity lackingWithout Florian Wirtz once again because of his back injury, Liverpool needed others to step up and provide something. It was simply that it lacks quality and will be a Championship team next term.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Florian Wirtz of Liverpool looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion on February 14, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

(Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot trait deserts LiverpoolLacking much in the way of control — Arne Slot's favorite word last season — for much of the match, Liverpool was almost in too much of a cruising mood here. With that being the case, it always ran the risk of going behind and things could have been even worse had Salah not leveled after a big Wolves mistake.WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on March 03, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England.