"Liverpool were never in control of the game [against Chelsea], I felt after it went 1-1. You're expecting to go and win the game, but never really in control. And even when he brought Endo on, I know it's telling you to take a point, but it didn't feel like anybody did go back and defend. Everyone was just running. It's just like, that's the thing that's frustrating me."
"The new expensive signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have failed to perform for the club and questions are being raised about their ability to deal with the pressure of playing for the Reds and their high price tags. Late goals conceded against Palace and Chelsea have become the reason of Liverpool's recent downfall and Carragher knows why is keeps on happening with the Reds."
Liverpool's bright start has unraveled amid a glaring lack of control in matches. Heavy investment and lofty ambitions have not translated into game dominance. Back-to-back Premier League defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea and a Champions League loss to Galatasaray expose deeper problems. New expensive signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have failed to perform and face scrutiny over pressure and price tags. Late goals conceded against Palace and Chelsea have driven recent setbacks. Senior players have not managed game situations effectively. Manager Arne Slot faces pressure to make changes to restore control.
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