Liverpool Faces Challenge After Four Consecutive Defeats Amid Set-Piece Struggles

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is confronting a significant challenge after the team suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, this time to Manchester United at Anfield. Despite the losses, Slot remains confident, emphasizing that Liverpool has consistently created numerous scoring opportunities, but has struggled with finishing and defensive lapses, particularly from set-pieces. Slot acknowledges the difficulty of succeeding Jurgen Klopp and managing expectations at a top club amid this crisis. He highlighted that the team's vulnerability on set-pieces has been a critical issue, conceding multiple goals in this manner, which has hindered their ability to secure wins despite generating many chances. Liverpool currently trails Arsenal in the Premier League title race, with Slot stressing the importance of reducing goals conceded to improve their chances. The coach remains optimistic that with improvements, Liverpool can return to winning ways, viewing the current difficulties as an ongoing managerial challenge.