However, the combination of Liverpool’s poor form and Slot’s side missing Diaz’s characteristics has heightened his loss. The same can be said of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s qualities in passing and build-up play: but while the right-back is struggling to impose himself at Real Madrid, Diaz’s fine form at Bayern makes his absence cut deeper.

Liverpool are all set to battle it out against PSV Eindhoven in round 5 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League at Anfield.

Carragher dismissed early speculation regarding Slot's future on Monday Night Football, despite the club's recent poor run of form. Liverpool suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, marking their sixth loss in the last seven Premier League fixtures, and they are now 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Slot’s Struggles With Liverpool’s Number Nine SpotlightedLiverpool’s title defence has unravelled at an alarming pace and the scrutiny around Arne Slot’s attacking blueprint is intensifying.

Jamie Carragher has called on Mohamed Salah to follow Virgil van Dijk’s lead and speak out on Liverpool’s dismal run of form. Liverpool have lost six of their last seven games in the Premier League and Van Dijk said the champions are in a “mess” after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Currently, the leader in terms of weak form is St. Pauli. The team from the Kiez is currently in the most unfortunate first place in professional football with zero points. At least: If St. Pauli wins against Union Berlin today at 5:30 PM, they will be just as strong in form as Liverpool.

In an extract from James Pearce's new book, the club's chairman reflects on Slot, the executive team overhaul and Anfield's title party

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has called on Arne Slot to drop Mohamed Salah after Liverpool ’s defeat by Nottingham Forest. Salah, who has scored five goals across all competitions, has not been anywhere close to his best so far this season.

Swansea have announced the appointment of Vítor Matos as their new head coach. The 37-year-old Portuguese coach leaves Marítimo after they confirmed Swansea paid a reported €1m release clause to secure his services.