Following their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat—a 2-1 loss to Brentford over the weekend—commentary today suggests Liverpool's title defence is in severe jeopardy.
Manager Arne Slot has struggled to find a consistent solution to the team's vulnerability against physical, direct opponents, a problem which was brutally exposed by Brentford's persistent long-throw threat.
Despite his insistence that the squad will eventually turn their form around, Slot has not yet established an effective tactical framework, forcing him to drop star players like Mohamed Salah recently.
With leaders Arsenal four points clear and showing remarkable consistency, the gap may become insurmountable before Liverpool can recover, marking a stark contrast to their record-breaking defensive solidity from their 2020 title triumph.
