Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday marked a troubling start to the international break, the second consecutive time the Reds have entered a pause in the season following a loss.
It was their fifth league defeat in six matches, a stark contrast to the promising victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid that had suggested progress.
00:00Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City marked a troubling start to the international break.
00:07The second consecutive time, the Reds have entered a pause in the season following a loss.
00:13It was their fifth league defeat in six matches, a stark contrast to the promising victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid that had suggested progress.
00:23Slott's side was comprehensively outplayed at the Etihad, leaving Liverpool in eighth place and eight points behind leaders Arsenal after just 11 games.
00:34The early months of the season have been particularly challenging for Liverpool's summer signings.
00:40Minos Kerkhez, signed for £40m from Bournemouth, has struggled to replicate the form that made him one of the Premier League's standout full-backs last season.
00:49Initially, Slott's first-choice left-back, Kerkhez, has now been replaced by veteran Andy Robertson, starting the previous three fixtures.
00:59His demotion has prompted questions over whether he has fallen out of favour, with former striker Chris Sutton noting that Slott appears to have lost faith in the Hungarian.
01:10On the right, Conor Bradley has begun to rediscover his form after an inconsistent start.
01:15The 22-year-old was tipped as a long-term successor to Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the arrival of Jeremy Frimpong has cast doubt on that trajectory.
01:24Recent performances against Aston Villa and Real Madrid have highlighted his growth and he earned praise from Pep Guardiola for his efforts against Jeremy Doku at the Etihad, standing out on a night when the Reds were largely overrun.
01:37While Liverpool's title defence has faltered, there are clear signs of promise among the younger players.
01:45Slott now faces the challenge of restoring consistency and confidence across the squad, particularly for summer signings who have yet to make a full impact.
01:53The break offers a crucial window for reflection, recovery and recalibration.
02:01With the right adjustments, Liverpool can address defensive inconsistencies, integrate struggling sidings and regain the form needed to mount a serious challenge in both the Premier League and Europe.
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