Liverpool's Poor Form Since PSG Loss Raises Questions for Slot
Liverpool's recent performance has been a cause for concern, especially since their Champions League exit to PSG in March 2025. The team's form has dipped significantly, leading to speculation about the future of manager Arne Slot.\n## Liverpool's Decline in Form \\[Since losing to PSG on March 11, 2025, Liverpool's form has been woeful. They managed to win only four out of their last nine Premier League games, with those victories coming against lower-ranked teams like Everton, West Ham, Spurs, and Leicester. The season ended with a run of four winless games after they had already secured the title with a 5-1 win over Tottenham.]\\\Despite a record-breaking transfer summer, Liverpool's poor form has continued into the 2025/26 season. They currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, just barely on track for a Champions League place. However, their record since the PSG loss is even more concerning. They have accumulated fewer points than Brentford and have only matched Manchester United, who were managed by Ruben Amorim for much of that period.]\\\The defensive issues are particularly evident, as Liverpool has conceded the same number of goals as Nottingham Forest, a team in a relegation battle. Additionally, they have lost more games than Bournemouth, a team not known for its strong performances.]\\\## Managerial Pressure \\[The poor form has put significant pressure on manager Arne Slot. There are rumors that Xabi Alonso is ready to take over if Slot is sacked. Liverpool faces PSG again in the Champions League quarter-finals this week, and their form between these fixtures highlights how far they have fallen from the team that won the Premier League.]\\\Slot has tried to argue that the PSG loss had a positive effect on their Premier League form, but this claim is contradicted by their late-season form, which saw them lose away to both Fulham and Brighton.]\\\## Key Takeaways \\[ Liverpool's form has been poor since their Champions League exit to PSG in March 2025. The team has won only four out of their last nine Premier League games, mostly against lower-ranked teams. Despite a record-breaking transfer summer, Liverpool's form has continued to decline. Their defensive issues are evident, with the same number of goals conceded as Nottingham Forest. Manager Arne Slot is under significant pressure, with Xabi Alonso rumored to be ready to take over. The upcoming Champions League match against PSG will be a critical test for the team.]* Source: Sarah Winterburn (https://www.football365.com/news/the-premier-league-table-since-liverpool-lost-to-psg-in-march-2025)
— Editorial Team
