Florian Wirtz's Struggles and Arne Slot's Tactical Dilemma
Liverpool's £116m summer signing, Florian Wirtz, has yet to fully showcase the immense potential that led the club to invest heavily in him. Critics have been quick to point out his lack of goals and assists in the Premier League, but according to Michael Reid, a data...
Adam Wharton: The Successor Liverpool Cannot Ignore
In a season where Liverpool’s midfield has veered between flimsy, lightweight and outright overwhelmed, the conversation around the long-term structure of the engine room is rightly shifting toward functionality rather than fantasy. For all the excitement of last summer’s £450m overhaul, it has become painfully clear that too...
Slot Faces Call For Tactical Shift After Salah Critique
Early Season Concerns
Liverpool’s stuttering start has placed several key figures under increased scrutiny, and Mohamed Salah is firmly in the spotlight. The Egyptian has just four league goals so far and, as talkSPORT reported, many have suggested he looks like a shadow of his former self....
Liverpool’s Tactical Reset Under Arne Slot Faces Renewed Scrutiny
Liverpool’s title defence has begun with more turbulence than triumph and the conversation has inevitably turned toward Arne Slot, his recruitment strategy and the tactical direction of the team. Jamie Carragher has been among the most vocal in assessing where things have faltered, drawing particular attention...
Arne Slot Under Scrutiny After Liverpool's Etihad Setback
Liverpool’s title defence has unravelled at alarming speed and the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City underscored how far Arne Slot’s side have slipped from last season’s standard. Credit goes to David Lynch, who spoke to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, for setting out the context around Liverpool’s...
Roy Keane Bemoans Liverpool’s ‘Crisis’ as Arne Slot Faces Tough Questions
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad has triggered fierce criticism, with Roy Keane branding the Reds “weak” and declaring it “crisis time” under Arne Slot. The former Manchester United captain’s blunt assessment came after another flat performance that has left Liverpool’s...
Arne Slot Faces Scrutiny Over Tactical Call and Alexander Isak Omission
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence took a significant hit at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City’s 3-0 victory not only exposed tactical shortcomings but reignited debate over Arne Slot’s decision-making. Chief among the talking points was Slot’s refusal to bring on £125 million signing...
Slot’s Selection Puzzle Ahead of Man City Clash
Liverpool’s preparations for their showdown with Man City have been shaped by a familiar managerial dilemma, one that tests the judgement of every coach who works at the sharp end of elite football. The balance between maintaining squad cohesion and navigating injuries is rarely straightforward, and Arne...
Liverpool, Slot and Wenger: A Tactical Dispute With Broader Implications
Arne Slot’s response to recent criticism has added an intriguing layer to Liverpool’s evolving narrative. The contention centres on Florian Wirtz, his £116m arrival and his positional use, and it has brought Arsène Wenger’s pointed remarks into sharp focus. Slot has chosen not to engage...
'World-Class' Liverpool Star Compared to All-Time Legend
Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League league phase provided a clear snapshot of how Arne Slot’s side continues to mature. The performance felt measured, purposeful and increasingly expressive in possession. Yet one storyline rose above the tactical layers, and it came through the analysis...
