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The 2024/25 season has come to a head and for Liverpool, the glimmer of success is almost within reach. Under the guidance of Arne Slot, the port city team is firmly at the top of the Premier League, and the championship seems almost certain.
However, some signs of instability are gradually emerging, signaling that Liverpool still have unresolved problems despite being on the path to glory.
Incomplete success
For Liverpool, this season will surely go down in history as a huge success. Slot's side are top of the Premier League and, if they maintain their form, will soon surpass Manchester United's record of 20 trophies.
Hailed as the best team in the world, Liverpool even had the chance to win three titles this season. But after just one short week, Liverpool went from being a strong candidate for the treble to having to look back and only have one goal left: winning the Premier League.
Things started to go downhill when Liverpool lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the Champions League. In the Carabao Cup final, Liverpool, despite having a strong squad, failed to show their strength against Newcastle. The defeat raised questions about Liverpool's ability to maintain their form for the rest of the season, even though they still have a 12-point lead in the Premier League with just nine games remaining.
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Arne Slot may have been wrong about the toughness of the Premier League. |
One of the key factors to consider is Slot's tactics. Although Liverpool are leading the league, his recent tactical decisions have raised eyebrows. The game against Southampton is a prime example.
Despite having important games ahead, Slot has failed to rotate his squad appropriately, and the same group of players who played well against PSG were used again against Southampton, leaving fans concerned about his assessment of the stress of the Premier League.
Slot could fall into the trap that many new managers in England have fallen into: underestimating the physicality of the league. Such decisions could have a major impact on Liverpool’s title chances this season. While they are still top of the table, the big question is whether he can maintain consistency in tactics and squad until the end of the season.
Strong but lacking depth
Despite having a strong squad, Liverpool are facing a problem of squad depth. Liverpool only made one signing in the summer transfer window in Chiesa, but that is clearly not enough to compete in all competitions. This makes Liverpool a team that could struggle if any of their star players are absent.
One of the big questions is how to use Darwin Núñez. Despite his brilliance, Slot doesn’t seem to have complete confidence in the Uruguayan’s abilities. Furthermore, Diogo Jota, a talented player, is starting to show signs of decline at an older age. The midfield, which was Liverpool’s strength at the start of the season, is also in trouble as Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have failed to maintain their top form.
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Salah "disappeared" in big matches. |
Even Mohamed Salah, the team's brightest star, has lost his sharpness. Liverpool's reluctance to renew the Egyptian's contract is understandable given his lackluster form in recent games. These issues are becoming increasingly apparent, especially as the season enters its decisive stages.
While these issues do not put Liverpool's chances of winning the Premier League title in doubt, they do raise questions about their ability to sustain long-term success. Liverpool currently lead by 12 points with nine games remaining, but if they are to achieve bigger goals in the future, such as the Champions League, they will need to add some serious reinforcements to their squad.
With a challenging season ahead, Liverpool face a difficult task. Although they are still in the Premier League, the squad and tactics of manager Slot could affect the team's ability to maintain their form. The lack of squad depth and instability in the playing style are factors that Liverpool need to address if they are to truly dominate English and European football in the coming years.
While it looks like Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions this season, English football is witnessing a strong rise from other teams. Newcastle, with their historic win at Wembley, proved that they are no longer a team to be overlooked. With fierce competition from other teams, Liverpool will face increasingly difficult challenges in the future.
Over the years, the Premier League’s talent has become less concentrated in certain teams. Teams like Newcastle have shown they can compete with the big boys, and Liverpool cannot afford to take that competition for granted. This season will be a wake-up call for the big boys, showing that English football is becoming more competitive and fierce than ever.
Source: https://znews.vn/vet-nut-tren-vuong-mien-cua-liverpool-post1538959.html
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