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For Arne Slot, it’s clear: the Champions League is a must-have.
Even winning the FA Cup might not be sufficient to secure his position given the team’s recent Premier League performances.
In yet another dismal showing on Saturday, Liverpool faltered against Brighton. The team looked sluggish on the ball, devoid of creativity, and vulnerable defensively—a recurrent theme this season.
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In truth, Liverpool’s performance has been subpar under Slot for a year now. Twelve months ago, they had already clinched the title, yet the quality of their play had notably declined.
This drop in form might have been excused last season—after all, Slot took a trip to Ibiza before the season concluded—but the prolonged slump is now concerning.
Liverpool boasts an array of talented players, yet nearly all are currently underperforming.
Since altering the squad isn’t always an option, a managerial change might be necessary. Slot’s press conference demeanor has become uninspiring, filled with thinly disguised lamentations.
The upcoming away leg against Paris St-Germain is their first midweek match following the international break. Liverpool might show up, but if their performance mirrors that against Brighton, they should reconsider.
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