Liverpool’s season feels alive again – but Arne Slot’s challenge is clear

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Anfield was alive against Real Madrid, united in its desire for blood and to show that entitlement gets you nowhere against a team and fanbase at perfect harmony. If we turn back the clock only one week, we are, rightly, questioning Slot’s team selection as the Reds lose for the sixth time in seven games, with a potentially season-defining three games ahead.

But the hopeful onlookers itching to see Real Madrid roll Liverpool over at Anfield were left disappointed as Slot reverted to a trusted formula and Anfield ignited. In the early months of Slot’s tenure, there was an acknowledgement that his controlled style was not conducive to igniting Anfield, but we have long proven we can be our own conductor.

It was not without reason as Slot even told Ziggo Sport after Tuesday’s win that “losing so often was scandalous” with his side “far from our level.” Liverpool are still in the midst of turning the corner, they are not in the clear just yet, but supporters can be buoyed by Slot’s acceptance to revert to his winning formula. The spotlight is harsh on Slot, it comes with the territory, but he witnessed Liverpool’s best performance of the season against Real Madrid thanks to his selection choices.