By Dr talal osman

Liverpool, under head coach Arne Slot, faced a challenging period through October and November, marked by a sharp decline in results. The team suffered five losses in their last six Premier League matches, seriously hurting their title defense hopes. This poor run came after the club’s major summer spending of over £400 million on new signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, but despite these additions, Liverpool lost momentum and defensive stability, especially in away matches. Notably, the side lost four straight away league games for the first time since 2011-​

Strong Start & Sudden Downturn

Liverpool began with seven consecutive wins, but most winning goals came late in games, and the team lost two-goal leads on three occasions—indicating fragility and lack of full match control. After their initial momentum faded, things quickly deteriorated with a string of losses to teams including Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Brentford. A win over Aston Villa and a notable 1-0 win over Real Madrid broke the cycle, but a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City reintroduced doubts about their consistency.​

Statistical Snapshot

After 11 matchdays, Liverpool sat eighth in the table with 18 points, eight behind leaders Arsenal. Historically, no team has won the Premier League after collecting just 18 points in their first 11 games; similarly, very few teams have been champions after losing six or more matches, though Chelsea (2010), Manchester City (2014, 2021), and Blackburn Rovers (1995) are exceptional​

Hopeful Signs & Tactical Tweaks

The toughest run of fixtures is behind Liverpool, with several upcoming matches against teams in the lower half of the table. This stretch offers a chance for the team to regain stability and confidence, especially as new players adjust and develop chemistry. Some pundits suggest resting Mohamed Salah or rotating attacking options to spark revived performances.

Conclusion

Liverpool is amid its toughest spell of the season, reflected in results and performance, but with a friendlier fixture list ahead, proper tactical adjustments, and better squad integration, realistic recovery and improvement are possible if the team capitalizes on its opportunities