job was easier, he was inheriting a squad. But this season, they have made new signings, some players have hit the ground running, but other players haven’t got there yet.”
Mohamed Salah failed to contribute in his first Premier League match against Manchester City since July 2020. The forward has registered only four goals and two assists in 11 games this season, a far cry from his prolific form last year when he netted 29 goals and provided 18 assists.
New Signings and Challenges
Florian Wirtz’s integration into the team has not been smooth. Asam Daniel Sturridge suggested, “You have come to this football club as a creative genius. Xabi Alonso managed to get the best out of him.
So far, this manager is first finding a position for him in his team, and secondly, the player is trying to figure out the league. He’s played number 10 and he’s played left wing. You’re clearly seeing that, at this moment in time, he is better off on the left.” Wirtz has yet to score or assist in 11 appearances.
Manchester City’s dominance was evident, as they outplayed Liverpool from start to finish. “City were not just the better team on Sunday who created the better chances, they were dominant for most of the game,” commented Danny Murphy. The defeat further underscores the challenges Arne Slot and his team must address if they are to reclaim their form.
Crisis Management
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane echoed concerns over Liverpool’s performance, stating, “It is crisis time for Liverpool. We know they can be beaten by Manchester City, it’s a tough place to come, and the signs are Manchester City are getting back to their very best, but to lose seven in 10 and five league losses already, it has to be a crisis for a club like Liverpool.” Keane highlighted that while City were technically better and more physically dominant, the decision on the disallowed goal did not change the result.
With only eight points separating Liverpool from both Arsenal and Manchester City, Arne Slot faces an urgent need to turn things around. As Liverpool prepare for upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and West Ham, the pressure is mounting for the team to improve their performance and regain the consistency that made them champions last season.
