"Liverpool's Premier League title defence has been one plagued by inconsistent form, questions over Arne Slot's managerial suitability and now the future of star player Mo Salah. What many predicted to be a campaign of consolidation after last season's Premier League triumph and a summer of significant expenditure, it really hasn't panned out that way. Liverpool are hoping to salvage their 2025/26 during the second half of the season by at least securing Champions League football, which at present is far from guaranteed."
"Following the team's 3-3 draw against Leeds United last weekend, the Egyptian spoke out against Slot and the club, alleging that he had been scapegoated for the team's poor run and 'thrown under the bus'. While Liverpool insist the 33-year-old's omission from the Champions League squad in midweek was not a punishment, the club are at a crossroads when it comes to the player's future."
Liverpool's Premier League title defence has been undermined by inconsistent form, doubts about Arne Slot's managerial suitability, and uncertainty surrounding Mo Salah. Expectations of consolidation after last season's triumph and heavy summer spending have not been met. The club aims to salvage the 2025/26 season by securing Champions League qualification, which currently looks unlikely. Slot faces criticism for failing to integrate summer signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, while the broader squad outside Dominik Szoboszlai has underperformed. Salah has started on the bench in three consecutive league games, publicly claimed to have been scapegoated, and faces transfer speculation ahead of January.
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