"When Liverpool fans evoke memories of Bill Shankly, it is usually with the warm glow of glories inspired by the father of Anfield, the legendary Scot who built the club into all it stands for today. Liverpool's current head coach Arne Slot drew comparisons with Shankly after the home defeat by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday - but not in a good way."
"Werner left Anfield on Saturday after watching a display from Alexander Isak that left many questioning what exactly ownership group FSG had bought for their 125m. The Swede was Liverpool's marquee summer signing, acquired from Newcastle United after a prolonged, acrimonious pursuit that included the striker downing tools to get his move. The British record fee came after Liverpool spent 116m on Germany's Florian Wirtz, who is yet to record a goal or assist in the Premier League this season."
Liverpool have lost six of seven Premier League games and sit 12th, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal. Consecutive 3-0 defeats represent only the second time since April 1965 that Liverpool lost back-to-back league games by three or more goals. Chairman Tom Werner attended the recent home defeat and departed amid growing concern. Arne Slot, who delivered a title in his first season, is under increasing pressure. Significant summer spending included £125m on Alexander Isak and £116m on Florian Wirtz. Isak's performance prompted questions about the investment, while Wirtz has yet to record a Premier League goal or assist. Slot must integrate the new signings and halt the team's decline.
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