Steven Gerrard gives Liverpool theory on Premier League struggles amid Arne Slot sack pressure
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool lost to Brighton in the Premier League as their domestic football struggles continue in Arne Slot's second season and former captain Steven Gerrard has had his sayLiverpool icon Steven Gerrard believes Arne Slot currently lacks the depth to compete in both the Champions League and the Premier League following the Reds' defeat to Brighton. The Dutchman is without Mohamed Salah and Isak currently, and is finding himself forced into changes."We have seen it quite a few times this season now where they put a lot of effort, perform really well on the Champions League stage," Gerrard offered on TNT Sports.
"And all the emotion and all the energy and the intensity you have to put in those games to win or get a result, it's having a big effect on them at the weekend."They haven't got the options in the squad or on the bench to really make numerous changes to bring that energy or quality into the team to perform at the same level they do in midweek."He had to play a lot of the same players today, he made a couple of changes that were forced on him. But the manager wants to keep the change, rather than make changes for energy and it backfired today."READ MORE: Liverpool get red card verdict as Steven Gerrard weighs in on Brighton controversyREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard questions Trent Alexander-Arnold England snub and makes World Cup claimFor his part, Slot knows he is under pressure, despite what he achieved last season.
It's completely normal," he said following the loss to Brighton."We've qualified for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and the Champions League, and in the league we need to make sure we qualify too."As much as I disliked us losing today, Brighton away has always been a difficult one and will keep being if they keep bringing in the quality of players they do."There are other games, like last week being 1-0 up in the last minute against Tottenham and not winning, but away at Brighton a club like Liverpool should be able to get a result."Content cannot be displayed without consentJoin our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.