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Here’s how the media reacted to Liverpool’s fourth loss in a row. “So vulnerable defensively, and without a working mix in attack despite an abundance of talent.” Gregg Evans of The Athletic thinks this is now a genuine “crisis” for Liverpool: “Liverpool’s title defence is crumbling and this is now a crisis for Slot and his side.
“How do Liverpool change this? And how long will it be before it is too late?” David Lynch feels Liverpool look a long way from Premier League champions: “Liverpool had the chances to win today but, if they had, it would have papered over the cracks.
“They don’t look like champions because the summer ensured this isn’t the same team that won it, and any defence of their title will be over by the time they work out all these issues.” Constant changes but short of ideas… BBC Sport‘s Phil McNulty focused on Liverpool’s defensive issues: “Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability has been consistently exposed all season, with United taking fewer than two minutes to inflict punishment. […] “It must be said Liverpool did not enjoy much luck, the woodwork struck three times, but they were, on too many occasions, ponderous and looking short of ideas – and also felt the wrath of their own supporters as frustrations grew.” John Cross of the Mirror believes there is something “just not right” about the Reds currently: “Liverpool, the reigning champions, are just not right. Late goals have been a story of Liverpool’s season, but now they rue them.”