Liverpool are in the midst of a slump few could have predicted, and questions are growing over whether Arne Slot is the right manager to reverse the club’s fortunes. Even his closest critic — his father, Arend Slot — has softened. While he could once openly criticize his son’s work, he now understands the unique pressures of managing a club like Liverpool.
“As a dad, when things go well, you can criticize more. But he knows how difficult it is for me. To give me another hit is not the best thing you can do as a dad,” said Arne Slot, reflecting on his father’s perspective on Liverpool’s current struggles.
Liverpool have lost nine of their last 12 games, raising questions about Arne Slot’s methods. Critics suggest he is repeating the same tactics with the same players, hoping for different results. Slot, however, believes the squad’s talent should prevent such outcomes, though it has yet to translate into consistent victories.
Arne Slot has admitted his surprise at Liverpool’s poor run, the club’s worst in over 70 years. Injuries to key players, including Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, and Jeremie Frimpong, have limited his tactical options. Liverpool have mainly used a 4-2-3-1 formation, with occasional experiments in 4-3-3 or a back three. A back-three trial against Crystal Palace ended in a 3-0 defeat, highlighting Liverpool’s current tactical constraints.
Slot has explained that his players are most comfortable in the current system, particularly given the limited training time caused by a congested schedule.
Decisions Under Slot
Player selection has been a major talking point. Arne Slot has rotated sparingly, with some key Liverpool players seeing very limited minutes. Wataru Endo, once a talisman, has played only four Premier League minutes since August, while Joe Gomez has featured for just 43 minutes domestically. Despite Ibrahima Konate’s defensive struggles, Slot has stuck to his preferred hierarchy.
Slot maintains that his selections reflect positional suitability and fitness, but fans remain concerned about missed chances to rotate and inject fresh energy into the Liverpool squad.
Slot’s Perspective
Arne Slot believes that results will turn around naturally thanks to the team’s quality.
“We can continue with the same approach and hopefully improve because this squad should – and can – perform better than we have,” he said, stressing the importance of results over changing the system.
Has Liverpool Hit Rock Bottom?
The team may have reached a historic low, but for Arne Slot, it could also be a turning point. With support from his father and a talented squad, Slot faces the challenge of converting potential into consistent victories. Whether the side can recover under his guidance remains the key question for fans.
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