Key Highlights
- Gary Neville criticizes Liverpool’s recent performance as “unacceptable.”
- Liverpool has suffered six defeats in seven Premier League games.
- The team is currently in the bottom half of the table, their worst start since 2014.
- Manager Arne Slot faces pressure to change his style or system.
Liverpool’s Struggles Spark Concern Among Analysts
Gary Neville, a respected football expert and Sky Sports analyst, has voiced his concerns over Liverpool Football Club’s recent performance. Speaking on his podcast, Neville described the team’s slide as “unacceptable,” emphasizing both the severity and immediacy of their decline.
Liverpool’s Recent Performance
On Saturday, Liverpool suffered their sixth defeat in seven Premier League matches when they lost 3-0 to Nottingham Forest at Anfield. This loss marks a significant shift for the club, as it is their worst start to a season since 2014, when they started the campaign with four consecutive defeats.
Neville’s statement came on Sunday, November 23, 2025, reflecting his frustration over Liverpool’s struggle. “What is unusual is the severity and immediacy of the drop,” he said, calling it a “major concern” for manager Arne Slot. The Dutchman has been in charge since taking over from Jürgen Klopp.
Managerial Pressure on Arne Slot
Slot’s tenure at Liverpool is facing increased scrutiny following this latest round of defeats. While Neville acknowledged that Slot had achieved a remarkable first season, securing the Premier League title, he now believes the Dutchman must take decisive action to turn things around.
Neville suggested that Slot should consider making changes in both style and personnel. “You can’t lose six games in seven if you are Liverpool Football Club,” Neville stated. “It’s unacceptable. The manager has to change the style or the system and help them. It means being more solid, personnel changes.”
Among other issues, Kerkez is struggling, Konate is performing poorly, and even Salah, often a star player for Liverpool, was not at his best in this latest match against Nottingham Forest.
Player Responsibility and Managerial Pressure
Neville also highlighted the responsibility that lies with both the players and their manager. “I called on it a few weeks ago, I said maybe Joe Gomez should play right-back, Andy Robertson at left-back and play as a narrow back four,” he proposed. “Be a bit more pragmatic.”
The manager must address these issues, according to Neville. “Slot is a brilliant manager with real class, but he’s got to reverse and do something different – maybe make some difficult decisions. He’s going to come under pressure, let’s not get too carried away with that. The players have to step up, or it will become a problem.”
Liverpool faces five tough fixtures in the next few weeks, including matches against West Ham United and Inter Milan, which could provide a crucial test for both the team and their manager.
Conclusion
A Turning Point for Liverpool?
The pressure is on as Liverpool looks to regain its form. With six defeats in seven games and slipping into mid-table positions, the club must act quickly to address these issues. Manager Arne Slot’s ability to turn things around will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
