Despite three straight defeats, Liverpool remain only a point off the top of the Premier League, with manager Arne Slot urging patience as new signings settle.
Liverpool’s recent run of three straight defeats has sparked scrutiny, but context suggests Arne Slot’s team are far from a crisis. Their last such sequence came in April 2023, when Jürgen Klopp’s ageing squad struggled for consistency.
This season’s losses to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea have left fans anxious, yet Liverpool have already faced five of the league’s current top eight and remain just one point worse off than in last season’s corresponding fixtures.
New arrivals Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are still adjusting, with Slot confident their influence will grow after the international break. Wirtz has created more chances than any player in Europe’s top leagues, while Isak is regaining match fitness.
Virgil van Dijk’s leadership and Giorgi Mamardashvili’s strong debut offer further positives. Slot, who delivered the league title in his first season, faces pressure, but Liverpool’s form suggests a temporary dip rather than a deeper problem.