Martin Keown's concerning Arne Slot claim instantly proven right after Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest - opinion

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For the second season in a row, Liverpool were beaten at Anfield by Nottingham Forest.Things are going from bad to worse for the Reds, with pressure growing on Arne Slot after yet another defeat on Saturday.On the back of some good Liverpool play, Murillo made it 1-0 to the visitors with just over half an hour gone.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The second 45 then began in disastrous fashion for the home team as Nottingham Forest doubled their lead right after the break.When all was said and done, Liverpool lost 3-0, and Martin Keown’s comments pre-match now look spot-on.

Should Liverpool sack Arne Slot? Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Martin Keown right about Arne Slot after Nottingham Forest lossSpeaking to BBC’s Football Focus in the build-up to the game, Keown highlighted how the changes made by Slot have made his side much weaker defensively.He said: “Arne Slot has tried to make it better, tried to make them more creative, and they have lost that stability at the back.“Konate has not really looked himself, two new full-backs have come in and it’s not been that settled.”With 12 games now played this season, Liverpool have shipped 20 goals and kept just three clean sheets.For context, this time last year, the Reds had managed six shutouts and let in just eight goals.Only three teams, West Ham, Wolves and Burnley, have conceded more in the English top-flight this term.Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesLast update on Arne Slot’s Liverpool futureAmid a run of six defeats in seven, questions will be asked about the Dutchman once more.Prior to the international break, Fabrizio Romano shared an update on how Liverpool feel about Slot.He said: “Liverpool keep believing Arne Slot is the right man for this job.

Is the right man to help this team perform after many signings, after many changes, after many different things compared to last season.“And so Liverpool maintain their confidence in the manager. There is full trust in Arne Slot from the players and from the club.”How long that will last remains to be seen, especially if they suffer another defeat against a relegation-threatened West Ham next Sunday.