Managing Liverpool as top January transfer signing named and big Florian Wirtz call made

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The past month has been on the verge of catastrophic for the current Premier League champions.After leading the league in the early stages of the season, Arne Slot's men have suffered five losses in their last six games across all competitions. Now languishing in seventh place with four defeats in nine league games, Liverpool's campaign is in real danger of falling apart before Christmas, with a tough set of fixtures looming.Despite splashing out nearly £450million in the summer, Slot has struggled to smoothly incorporate his new signings as he had anticipated, with his team showing signs more akin to a squad overhaul than one benefiting from minor adjustments.

This has resulted in weak defensive displays and mainly individual flashes of brilliance to secure results thus far this season.Now, we examine three crucial areas Liverpool need to address to steer their season back on course, ensuring that this poor run is merely a hiccup rather than a pivotal turning point in their campaign.Fixing defensive woesThe full-back positions have unquestionably been a significant issue this season. The move has not aged well, with Isak's performance so far being less than impressive.The Swedish star has been battling fitness issues early on in his career on Merseyside, managing to score only one goal in the League Cup.

What Liverpool's front line needs right now is continuity and consistency.Unlocking WirtzBefore Isak's arrival, Florian Wirtz was Liverpool's record signing, joining the club in a £116m deal from Bayer Leverkusen. However, the German’s contribution in terms of goals and assists has not lived up to his hefty price tag.While it can be argued that adjusting to English football takes time and that Wirtz is still creating chances despite his lack of goal involvements, Slot needs to find a way to maximise his strengths.That comes from using him as a central threat, ahead of a midfield duo with runners on either side, rather than having him drift wide.