Gerrard: Liverpool Struggling, Crisis Talk Premature

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard offered his perspective on the team's alarming slump, noting their current form is the worst since 1953. He addressed the possibility of a crisis, deeming the word premature given recent successes, but conceded the team is "struggling massively" with confidence at a historic low. Gerrard pinpointed defensive lapses as a major concern, specifically criticizing Milos Kerkez for being "criminally" out of position.

The former captain insisted that any manager would still select star player Mohamed Salah, despite his reduced impact, as Liverpool needs its best players on the pitch. He observed that the team is "wide open in transition" and looks unstable once possession is lost, a sentiment echoed by the emptying Anfield seats before the final whistle.

Manager Arne Slot expressed deep disappointment, particularly with the manner of the goals conceded, though he noted a positive reaction after going down early. He acknowledged missed chances to equalize but admitted the 4-1 home defeat was unexpected. Slot stressed the necessity for the squad to confront their current situation and "fight really hard" to overcome this difficult period.