Liverpool Suffers Setback Against Brentford as Slot’s Position Remains Secure
Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Brentford on Saturday night, further complicating their pursuit of the Premier League title, reports BritPanorama.
The Reds sought to capitalize on their recent Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt but fell short as Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, and Igor Thiago found the net for Brentford, leaving Liverpool struggling in the league.
This loss means Liverpool finds itself losing ground in the title race, with Arsenal poised to extend their lead to eight points if they secure a win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Concerns are mounting around Slot’s management, as the Reds appear a far cry from the dominant team that clinched the league title last season.
Despite these setbacks, reports from sources like Football Insider indicate that Slot retains the support of the club’s hierarchy, owing to his previous success in leading the team to glory just a year after succeeding Jurgen Klopp. This title win has afforded him some leeway as the club refrains from making rushed decisions regarding his future.
Slot acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, “Today, in my opinion, was the worst from all the four losses we had,” during an interview with TNT Sports. He continued, explaining that conceding during set pieces proved detrimental and highlighted deficiencies in his team’s performance, particularly in their duals and overall fight.
“If you go here, if you are going to concede goals, it is no surprise that one of them will be from a set-piece because this is one of their big strengths. Apart from that, it is the counter-attack, and this is how we conceded two goals,” he admitted.
Mohamed Salah managed to score for Liverpool, though he has struggled with consistency despite a recent contract extension. Slot expressed hope that Salah can regain form, while emphasizing the necessity of tightening the defence to turn their season around. “Football is about scoring goals, but it is also about not conceding goals,” he remarked, underscoring the challenge ahead for his side.
As Liverpool looks to regroup, the spotlight will be on how quickly they can adapt and recover, with the fixture list offering little respite from their current plight.
