Liverpool gear up to face Aston Villa on Wednesday night after two lacklustre outings.
The Reds recently struggled against Everton and Wolves, yet head coach Arne Slot stays upbeat. He insists these moments do not signal a long-term decline.
Slot dismisses worries over Liverpool’s form. He reminds fans that even elite teams—like Manchester City under Pep Guardiola—stumbled during title runs. A 38-game season rarely produces flawless performances every time.
Against Everton, Liverpool managed just four shots on target in 90 minutes during a 2-2 draw. James Tarkowski scored a stunning late equaliser for Everton, injecting drama into the match. In the game against Wolves, the team failed to register any goal-scoring efforts in the second half despite a 2-1 win.
The Dutch boss insists that inconsistency is part of football. He explained that top teams often deliver 20 to 25 outstanding performances, balanced by a few average or poor ones. Slot believes results from tougher matches matter more than a perfect scoreline in every game.
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Critics claim Liverpool may be wobbling, but Slot refutes this notion. The club sits seven points clear of Arsenal, having increased their lead from six points last week. A shock FA Cup exit to Plymouth and recent struggles have not derailed their season.
Slot noted that key players like Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have not hit their usual peaks recently. He remains confident, drawing on his experience winning the Eredivisie title with Feyenoord in 2023. Fluctuations in performance occur even among the best teams.
He also stressed that no team wins a league by playing perfect football 38 times. Slot pointed out that the history of Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea shows that every campaign includes both brilliant and off days. His perspective draws a clear parallel to past champions’ journeys.
Looking ahead, Liverpool faces a grueling schedule. After taking on Aston Villa, the Reds will travel to meet Manchester City within four days before hosting Newcastle at Anfield next Wednesday. Slot admitted he felt a brief moment of concern after conceding against Everton, but he remains focused on the challenges to come.