Liverpool fans go still dey shake head after the 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United on Sunday — a match wey show say Arne Slot’s game plan no just dey work. Even though the Reds get all the numbers — 19 shots, 2.76 expected goals (xG), and three times wey Cody Gakpo hit the bar — dem still waka comot empty-handed.
Manchester United no even dominate for possession or pressure, but Ruben Amorim and him boys sabi wetin dem dey do from the first whistle. United stay compact, frustrate Liverpool, and take advantage when e matter pass. Meanwhile, Slot’s Liverpool look lost again — no clear rhythm, no direction, no real threat until e too late.
The truth be say, even if Liverpool manage steal this one, e for only delay the obvious reality wey dey unfold: this team no fit defend their Premier League title if dem no change something sharp-sharp. This one na four straight defeats across all competitions — and the cracks dey show deeper every week.
Slot’s “Indecipherable” Tactics Leave Liverpool Confused
For first half, Liverpool no fit even understand themselves. The team look like dem no even get one defined plan. The pressing scatter, midfield empty, and the backline no sure when to push or hold. Arne Slot’s tactical setup just confuse everybody — from players to fans.
Instead of controlling play like old Liverpool days, the Reds dey move the ball slow, no sharp link between attack and midfield. Manchester United take full advantage, pressing dem high and forcing cheap errors. Amorim outclassed Slot tactically — every change wey United make get purpose; every change wey Slot make look like panic button.
When second half start, Slot switch go 4-4-2 with Florian Wirtz and Curtis Jones for the middle — and that one finally bring small spark. But that switch na desperation, no strategy. How you go spend almost £450 million for summer rebuild and still dey look clueless like this?
Money Spent, But No Identity
The truth no sweet: this Liverpool team no get clear identity under Arne Slot. The summer spending bring new faces, but no clear structure to fit all of them together. Some people talk say the players never gel, but this one don pass chemistry problem — e don enter coaching issue.
Slot dey look like person wey never understand him own players. The attack no dey flow, midfield dey overrun, defence dey panic, and even when dem create chances, finishing dey wasteful. That one no be title-winning formula.
After the match, plenty fans begin ask whether Slot truly get the tactical range to handle Liverpool-level pressure. Because for now, the “project” just look like trial and error every week.
What Next for Liverpool?
Time no dey wait anybody for Premier League. Next up, Liverpool go travel go face Eintracht Frankfurt for Champions League, before dem meet Brentford again for league action. Two tough games back-to-back, and both go test Slot’s leadership seriously.
But the bigger issue no be fixtures — na direction. Liverpool suppose dey chase trophies, but right now, dem dey chase understanding. If Slot no find solution before Christmas, e go be too late to recover. The team get potential, but potential no dey win points unless e turn to performance.
For now, reality dey clear: Arne Slot no fit afford another defeat like this. The fans don begin lose patience, the dressing room dey restless, and the rivals dey move far ahead. If the Reds no wake up fast, this season go slip away completely before new year even reach.
