Following their lackluster performance against Newcastle, Liverpool manager Slot questioned the team's competitiveness. Despite leading the Premier League by a significant margin, Liverpool's display raised concerns reminiscent of last season’s collapse. They struggled in physical duels, particularly aerial contests, where Newcastle showed superior strength. Previous matches highlighted their dominance in these areas, making this performance unexpected. Slot emphasized the need for a stronger response next month to avoid repeating past mistakes as his squad gears up for the concluding stretch of the season.
"This game went exactly the way [Newcastle] wanted it to be: a fight with a lot of duels and a lot of duels through the air," the Dutchman said after the game.
However, in recent weeks, there have been alarming parallels with the second half of the 2023-24 season, when Liverpool's campaign imploded spectacularly.
Slot's side must ensure they do not let history repeat itself when they return to action next month.
Though they dominated possession, Slot's side were bullied by the opposition, winning just 42% of their duels.
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