Two infuriating statements issued by Arne Slot after latest Liverpool disaster, nothing will change - opinion
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Florian Wirtz’s individual brilliance rescued Liverpool a point against Sunderland, but the result was by no means positive.Liverpool have failed to win three games in a row at Anfield for the first time since 2021 under Jurgen Klopp.They have won just two of their last seven home matches, and a number of players were poor against Sunderland.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Fans were quick to praise Wirtz for his actions on the night, while Federico Chiesa made an important block to prevent a defeat.But in truth, Liverpool may actually have benefited from suffering another defeat on Wednesday.Nothing will change under Arne SlotLiverpool were backing Slot prior to West Ham last week, and four points from six will probably just about keep FSG happy for the time being.At this point, however, it’s become clear the Dutchman isn’t the man to turn things around on Merseyside this season.Multiple pundits are worried about Liverpool, and as Daniel Strurridge so accurately summarised, the Reds are sticking square pegs in round holes.
Former players and pundits share their worrying Liverpool verdicts after Sunderland, what needs to change? It’s reallyworrying.”Jamie Carragher“Liverpool looked like they had no idea how to break thisteam down and they got lucky to get a point.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Slot doesn’t appear to have any solutions to the current woes, and the only reason defeat was avoided last night was because of Chiesa’s willingness to track back.After signing for a British transfer record, Alexander Isak remains isolated up front.Mohamed Salah was made the scapegoat in the last week, but after that drab first half against Sunderland, it became apparent Liverpool’s issues run much deeper than the Egyptian and his lack of defensive acumen.Elsewhere, Virgil van Dijk’s form has become a concern, and Alexis Mac Allister continues to struggle.But will anything change as long as Slot is the manager? What’s the plan, Brendan?”They are truly worrying times at Liverpool, and while it may be noble of FSG to back a manager who has just won the Premier League, at this point, they are simply delaying the inevitable.