Liverpool Faces Fourth Consecutive Premier League Defeat, Manager Slot Seeks Solutions

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has acknowledged that his team is struggling with tactical and structural issues, leading to a four-game losing streak in the Premier League. Slot pointed out that opponents have adopted effective strategies against Liverpool, particularly exploiting vulnerabilities to long throws and counter-attacks, which Liverpool has yet to counter successfully. The team has conceded early goals in all four league defeats, including the recent 3-2 loss to Brentford, where defensive lapses on set-pieces were costly despite Liverpool's offensive chances. Slot attributed part of the problem to significant squad changes during the summer transfer window, which saw over £400 million spent on new players, but the team has yet to find cohesion. The defeats have left Liverpool off their title-winning pace, with the manager emphasizing the need to improve collective competitiveness and defensive solidity. Despite the challenges, Liverpool showed resilience in other competitions, such as their Champions League comeback win, highlighting inconsistency as a key concern.