"Liverpool Football Club recently endured its toughest week yet under Arne Slot, suffering successive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea - the first time the Reds have gone three matches without a point since March-April 2023. As discouraging as this stretch may feel, it's important to keep perspective: Liverpool remain second in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Arsenal, and it's still far too early to judge which squads are in a strong enough position to progress beyond the Champions League league phase."
"Fortunately for the club, the international break may have arrived at the perfect time, offering management a chance to assess what went wrong over the past three matches and determine how Liverpool can hit the ground running when domestic and European play resumes. So, what are three concrete steps the club can take during the international break on Merseyside while its players are away on national team duty?"
"There's no question that Arne Slot has already established himself as one of English football's brightest managers after improbably winning the Premier League in his first season in charge. But even the best coaches will admit that, during a rough patch, it's worth reassessing whether their preferred tactics are still working at the moment. It's worth noting that the Dutchman used the same 4-2-3-1 formation in all three aforementioned defeats, during which the Reds struggled to create clear attacking opportunities - scoring only twice and managing just 10 shots on target. Interestingly, the 4-2-3-1 hasn't just featured in those three defeats - it's been Slot's formation of choice in every match this season, a somewhat surprising trend given how tactically flexible he proved to be last year. It makes sense that Slot would favor a formation he opted for often last season in order to accommodate a talented midfield that has become even more crowded this campaign."
Liverpool suffered successive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea, marking the first three-match stretch without a point since March–April 2023. The team remains second in the Premier League, one point behind Arsenal, and still has Champions League group-stage work ahead. The international break offers time for internal review and planning. Arne Slot used a 4-2-3-1 in all three losses and in every match this season, during which Liverpool scored twice and registered just 10 shots on target. A crowded midfield influenced formation choice, prompting questions about tactical flexibility and attacking output.
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