1-2! 0-1! Liverpool lost 2 consecutive times, Slot encountered the biggest test of his appointment: Hidden dangers are emerging

Liverpool performed extremely well under the leadership of Slott. He won the league championship for the first time in coaching the Premier League and won it without any reinforcement. This shows that Slott's coaching level is excellent. Although he was kicked out of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League knockout round, the latter was led by the Golden Ball Awards Dembele, and in the end he led the team to win the first Big Ear Trophy in team history, so it was not unfair to lose. However, in this summer window, with the strong support of the Red Army's senior management, Slot frantically signed superstars such as Wilz and Isaac, aiming to create new glory. However, after just the Champions League group stage, he was defeated 1-0 by Turkish giant Galatasaray away, the current hidden dangers in the defending Premier League champion have also surfaced step by step.

Slot is facing the biggest test since coaching Liverpool. He has lost 3 games so far this season. He was first defeated by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield Cup, and lost his first championship. Then he lost 1-2 away in the league and was double-killed by his opponent in just one month. You should know that the two teams are not at the same level in terms of lineup or overall strength. Although the Reds still lead the Premier League standings, they have 5 wins and 1 loss in 6 leagues, 4 of which are narrowly won, and there are many luck. Now, he was defeated by Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage and lost two consecutive losses. You know, the Reds last season only appeared once in the whole season, so what happened to Liverpool in the new season?

Wilz had 0 goals and 0 assists in 8 games, which is a huge problem. Slot changed the original tactical system for him, but the midfield offensive core did not meet his expectations at all. From the current perspective, Germany's midfield performance can only be described as parallel. Isn't it a bit like last season when Ancelotti created the team's flavor for Mbappe? In addition, Slott's tactical arrangement is quite controversial. In the duel with Galatasaray, Liverpool's possession rate of the game is as high as 62%, and his shots exceed that of his opponent, but there are very few opportunities to truly pose a threat. What caused the most controversy was Slott's decision to employ people at a critical moment. At the beginning of the game, the team's top star Salah actually sat on the bench and was not replaced until the 60th minute. You should know that Egyptian pharaohs are indispensable to Liverpool whether they make breakthroughs on the offensive end or support on the spiritual level. Before this, Liverpool's offense could not play at all and lacked a real ending point.

What is even more surprising is that Slott pushed Flynnon, who should have played as the right back, and then let the midfield core Sobosley retreat to the defense. This risky adjustment eventually led to bitter consequences, which was Sobosle's mistake in defending in the penalty area, which caused Liverpool to be awarded a penalty kick, which directly led to a defeat. In fact, if you look back at Liverpool's first six consecutive wins in the new season, you will find that this team is not as perfect as you imagined. Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry bluntly stated on the show: "Liverpool's six-game winning streak is not convincing. They have had a hard time playing against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal and even Burnley. Even against Atletico Madrid at home, they were almost overturned."

In these games, Liverpool's high-pressure and counterattack were still sharp, but the problem of lack of creativity in positional battles has gradually emerged. When Salah is restricted, teams often rely on long shots or set pieces to create threats. Once this offensive model faces a tightly organized and good at contraction, it is easy to fall into a passive position. Crystal Palace and Galatasaray happened to become "demon-looking mirrors", completely amplifying the shortcomings of the Red Army.

Liverpool is still suffering from serious injury problems, which is really similar to Ancelotti's Real Madrid last season. Main goalkeeper Alisson was accidentally injured in the game against Galatasaray and was confirmed to miss the next Premier League; new forward Ekitic was also injured and ended up in the field, and it is doubtful whether he can play in the next round. Slot also said helplessly after the game: "Salah has played many minutes since the beginning of the season, and many of us have not had enough rest in the summer. Now we do not have a roster of 25-26 people, only 15-16 commonly used players. When there is an injury, it is almost impossible to maintain high intensity in continuous combat." These words actually reveal Liverpool's weaknesses, and the bench thickness is not enough. Once core players like Alisson, Van Dijk and Salah are absent, the overall strength of the team will be greatly reduced.

Two consecutive losses have revealed Liverpool's true appearance: this is a strong team with potential for championships, but it is not perfect. Strong tactics, insufficient lineup thickness, and injury problems are all issues that they need to solve urgently. How to use Wiltz is the top priority. As for Isaac and others who have joined for a short time, how Slott can help them play to their original level, the next schedule will be the biggest test since Slott took office.