Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a scathing assessment of his team's dramatic decline, labeling their current Premier League form "unacceptable" after Saturday's humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
"I would describe this situation as ridiculous - something I never anticipated at any club, least of all Liverpool," Slot admitted during Tuesday's press conference.
The shocking result marked Liverpool's sixth loss in seven league matches, dropping the reigning champions to 12th position - their lowest league standing in over ten years. The Dutch tactician revealed he feels personal responsibility for the crisis, stating: "I take full accountability and feel genuine guilt about our performances."
Defensive Woes Highlighted
Statistical comparisons paint a grim picture for the Anfield outfit. After conceding just 41 goals throughout last season's title-winning campaign, Liverpool have already leaked 20 goals in their opening 12 matches this term.
- 8 defeats in last 11 matches across all competitions
- Worst home Premier League defeat since 2012
- First bottom-half position since November 2012
Champions League Hope Remains
Despite domestic struggles, Liverpool maintain hope in Europe, sitting eighth in their Champions League group ahead of Wednesday's crucial clash with PSV Eindhoven. Slot remains optimistic, stating: "When challenges arise at a club like this, it brings everyone closer together to restore our usual standards."
Captain Virgil van Dijk and left-back Andy Robertson have both publicly addressed the team's struggles, with Robertson acknowledging: "Criticism is warranted given this club's historic standards, but brighter days will come."
As pressure mounts, Slot faces growing scrutiny to reverse Liverpool's fortunes quickly, with fans and pundits alike questioning whether the squad has lost its competitive edge during this unprecedented slump.
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