00:01Liverpool's struggle to hold on to Leeds has become one of the defining themes of their season,
00:07leaving manager Arne Schlott searching for answers as late goals continue to damage their push for a top-four finish.
00:15A dramatic draw with Tottenham Hotspur added to a worrying pattern with another stoppage time setback,
00:22meaning Liverpool have now conceded multiple decisive goals late in matches this season.
00:27In total, they've allowed 12 league goals after the 80th minute, among the highest totals in the division,
00:34and several of those strikes have turned wins into draws or defeats.
00:40Schlott admits he had experimented with a variety of approaches to protect the lead.
00:45Defensive substitutions have been tried, including introducing Joe Gomez or deploying Rattaro Endo to adminfield protection.
00:52On other occasions, he has taken a different route, making attacking changes with an attempt to push the opposition back,
00:59rather than simply defend deeper.
01:01Another concern is Liverpool's inability to put games beyond reach.
01:05They have rarely established two-goal cushions in recent months, leaving matches finely balanced
01:11and opponents believing late opportunity may arrive.
01:15For Schlott, the challenge is becoming increasingly urgent.
01:18Unless Liverpool find a way to close out matches more effectively,
01:23their hopes of securing a Champions League place could continue to slip away.
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