"Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Premier League title in 2025/26 are all but dead and buried - and it's only December. The team have been on a torrid run of late, losing nine of their last 13 matches in all competitions, with the likelihood of being crowned back-to-back champions now decidedly slim. Slot's men are only nine points off the early pace set by league leaders Arsenal but six league defeats from their opening 13 Premier League fixtures this season paints a very different picture."
"They include Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure for Real Madrid, taking his elite-level ball-progressing capabilities and link-up with Mohamed Salah with him, in addition to the popular verdict that Slot's tactics have been 'found out' by opposing managers after his first year in English football. Liverpool's decision to spend heavily on the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak - both of whom yet to deliver - and replace their starting full-backs with players less suited to defending, is also likely to have contributed."
Liverpool have lost nine of their last 13 matches in all competitions, making back-to-back championships unlikely. The team sit nine points behind early leaders Arsenal and have suffered six league defeats in 13 Premier League fixtures. European results have included wins over Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid, but also a heavy home loss to PSV Eindhoven. Contributing factors include Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid, tactical approaches being countered by opponents, high-profile signings like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak failing to deliver, weakened defensive full-back choices, and notable underperformance at set-pieces.
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