"Of those matches, however, only seven have resulted in wins, four of which came in the Premier League and the other three in the Champions League and FA Cup. Their top-flight crown is beyond the horizon, as the holders are an astounding 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, and a top-eight finish in the Champions League hangs in the balance, heading into the final matchday."
"Balance. A key ingredient that Liverpool have lacked this season, which has ultimately led to their startling capitulation in such a short space of time. Defence The club's failure to sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi prevented a record-breaking window from becoming one of perfection in the eyes of Liverpool fans. The departure of academy graduate Jarell Quansah meant that the Reds were left with an injury prone Joe Gomez and 18-year old Giovanni Leoni, a brand new arrival from Parma."
Liverpool's January transfer activity was muted after Marc Guehi moved to Manchester City, leaving defensive reinforcements unaddressed. The team has gone 13 matches unbeaten but only won seven, with just four Premier League victories and three across the Champions League and FA Cup. The holders sit 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, and their European qualification prospects are precarious heading into the final matchday. Arne Slot has lost some support as inconsistent performances have questioned the project. Departures like Jarell Quansah and reliance on injury-prone Joe Gomez and young Giovanni Leoni have exposed defensive imbalance and instability.
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