Despite winning the league in his inaugural season, Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool has been marked by a disappointing title defense. This analysis delves into the question of whether the club should persist with their current manager or consider a change.
The final whistle at Anfield on Saturday was met with the unusual sound of boos. While a 1-1 draw with Chelsea might typically elicit such a reaction, the context is crucial. Chelsea arrived at the fixture having suffered six consecutive league defeats, appearing vulnerable and ripe for the taking. Yet, for the umpteenth time this season, Liverpool was unable to capitalize on a struggling opponent.
This pattern of underperformance against weaker teams has been a recurring theme. Manchester United, for instance, secured their maiden away victory of the season at Anfield in October, having previously garnered only a single point from their initial three league away fixtures. Similarly, Nottingham Forest, who had a difficult start to their away campaign with three losses and two draws in their first five road games, went on to achieve a convincing 3-0 triumph at Liverpool in November.
Even Burnley, who had lost eight out of ten away league matches prior to their visit to Anfield in January, managed to secure a 1-1 draw.