In the seventh round of the Premier League, Liverpool played away against Chelsea in London, losing 1-2 in a fiercely contested match. This result left the question "Has the crisis begun?" open again around the club. As the BBC wrote, this loss became an undesirable mark in Arne Slot's career: he suffered three consecutive defeats for the first time.
As is known, this series began before Chelsea with a 1:2 defeat to Crystal Palace in the domestic championship match, and shortly before that, with a 0:1 defeat to Galatasaray in the general stage of the UEFA Champions League. Interestingly, it's noteworthy that all three matches were away, and the results were more painful than each other. In short, the team is currently struggling to find rhythm outside the home.
The slot's tactical ideas - high pressing, searching for quick attack spaces, pressure through flanks - had worked at the start of the season. However, in recent rounds, there is a noticeable lack of speed of decision-making, accuracy of final passes, and discipline in defense. The widespread rotation of the squad and away games, which coincided with a tight schedule in a short time, may have intensified physical and mental fatigue. These are probable factors, not officially confirmed.
At the same time, it's a fact that Liverpool has significant potential. The team is still strong in building positional attacks, posing risks from standards, and if leading players find mood, the result can quickly change the wave. The main task for the coaching staff is to repeatedly increase effectiveness in attack, strengthen the balance in the center, and overcome the psychological pressure during away games.
Before joining Liverpool, Arne Slot managed AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord in the Netherlands, gaining considerable experience. Now, he faces one of England's most difficult trials: halting a series of consecutive defeats in a short period, restarting the goal machine, and recovering points lost in the tournament table.
The next round will be a test for the Reds: if they can change the atmosphere at the stadium, these widespread rumors will quickly fade, and it will be easier to return to the goals of the season. And the fans believe in one thing - the club will overcome this short "dark night," and Slot will leave the antirekord only on the statistics page.
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