Liverpool under Arne Slot: Why the team has yet to show its maximum.

Liverpool and its performances

According to The Sun: Watching Liverpool's play this season is reminiscent of Mike Tyson's struggles in the early 1980s. You knew he would inevitably knock out his opponent – the only question was when it would happen.

Liverpool will surely score in every game. It might happen in the 80th or 90th minute, but the goal is inevitable and will certainly be memorable.

Opposing teams should be cautious – they must wait for the knockout blow that they cannot escape.

When a player finishes such games, the thought in the locker room is:

‘Job done’

However, if you are Arne Slot, the coach, or analysts reviewing the games, the question of the stability of this form arises.

And that's fair, it can't last forever – teams rely on magic moments or errors from the opponents to open chances for actions.

Championship and new transfers

The Champions League game against Atlético Madrid was an excellent example. After taking a 2-0 lead, Liverpool needed another late goal, even though they should have scored six or seven in the first half.

It was necessary to score a goal not in regular time, but at the beginning of injury time – no coach should be satisfied when his team does not take its chances.

It seems Liverpool views the Premier League title as inevitable with the new transfers and squad, but such optimism can be dangerous.

Nevertheless, there are reasons why Liverpool is currently showing such results.

This season has been one of the most challenging for the team during the pre-season preparations.

Liverpool tried to sign Marc Guéhi until the last minute of the transfer window, but could not, while the deal with Alexander Isak proved to be a real challenge.

Compared to clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, who quickly confirmed their squads before the close of the transfer window.

Therefore, Slot is cautious in utilizing many players, including Isak, who he substituted after 58 minutes in the game against Atlético, as well as Floran Wirtz and Jérémie Frimpong in the Premier League, to prepare them for the high physical demands of English football.

The central question is: How will Liverpool be when the team has adapted? That's why Slot is calm with the late goals.

Just as Sir Alex Ferguson was once calm when his Manchester United showed a similar performance.

Isak obviously needs time to adapt, but what happens when he believes in himself? What happens when Wirtz reaches his optimal form? And what happens when Frimpong and Miloš Kerkéz start showing their best game on the flanks?

Slot is confident that the team, when all players are fit, can finish games faster and secure confident victories.

That's why I believe it's quite realistic for Liverpool to claim a second consecutive title, just as Tyson knocks everyone out on his path.