
The Athletic FC Podcast Why have Liverpool lost their way?
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Oct 6, 2025 David Ornstein, an experienced football correspondent, and Simon Hughes, a tactical journalist, dive into Liverpool's recent slump after a strong start. They explore how heavy recruitment disrupted team cohesion and the impact of injuries and new signings on performance. Discussions include issues with pressing intensity, tactical balance, and the emotional toll of Diogo Jota's passing. They also analyze Mohamed Salah's form and how early results might test coach Arne Slot's strategies. It's a revealing look at the challenges facing this once fearsome side.
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Match Fitness Affects Integration
- Individual fitness and pre-season disruption hamper new signings' integration.
- Players like Isak and others lack match sharpness due to limited pre-season.
Stabilise Selection And Roles
- Slot must find a balanced starting XI and resist excessive rotation.
- Prioritise organisation, pressing intensity and defined roles to restore control.
First Goal Determines Momentum
- Conceding first correlates strongly with recent defeats and late concessions.
- Liverpool lack the control and consistency they showed when winning the title.

