Liverpool's strong start to the season with seven consecutive victories has been followed by back-to-back losses that expose problems manager Arne Slot must resolve. The team lost to Crystal Palace on the weekend, and then Victor Osimhen's penalty gave Galatasaray a victory on Tuesday despite Liverpool controlling possession with 16 shots. While the club remains two points clear atop the Premier League, late-game wins have concealed weaknesses following a nearly 450 million pound squad overhaul.
New signings have struggled to find form, with Florian Wirtz yet to score or assist despite his 116 million pound transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. Alexander Isak, the club record 125 million pound signing from Newcastle, remains below full fitness. Former England captain Wayne Rooney said Wirtz damages Liverpool's balance, while ex-defender Jamie Carragher believes the German needs time out of the lineup to restore defensive stability.
Defensive vulnerabilities have emerged with Ibrahima Konate facing criticism after the Palace match, and the club lacks depth at center back alongside captain Virgil van Dijk. New full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Frimpong drew criticism for poor positioning at Selhurst Park. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss Saturday's match at Chelsea after picking up an injury in Istanbul.
New signings have struggled to find form, with Florian Wirtz yet to score or assist despite his 116 million pound transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. Alexander Isak, the club record 125 million pound signing from Newcastle, remains below full fitness. Former England captain Wayne Rooney said Wirtz damages Liverpool's balance, while ex-defender Jamie Carragher believes the German needs time out of the lineup to restore defensive stability.
Defensive vulnerabilities have emerged with Ibrahima Konate facing criticism after the Palace match, and the club lacks depth at center back alongside captain Virgil van Dijk. New full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Frimpong drew criticism for poor positioning at Selhurst Park. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss Saturday's match at Chelsea after picking up an injury in Istanbul.
