'Lacklustre' performances continue but what's the answer?
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given has said there does not seem to be "any urgency" in Liverpool's play and there are elements of their performances that have been "half-hearted". The spotlight was back on Arne Slot following their 10th Premier League defeat of the season at Brighton on Saturday. The Reds have gained just one point from their past three league games.
"Everything they do looks a bit lacklustre, from an attacking point of view to the defensive side," said Given on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "It's kind of 'we'll half-heartedly try to block this cross' and 'we'll half-heartedly try to block the striker trying to get in front of us' and 'someone else will do my job'. "There doesn't seem any urgency at all and I don't know what the answer is.
"Liverpool are renowned for not sacking managers - in fact, they are the opposite and they really support their managers. "They've only won the league twice in 30-odd years and Slot is one of the guys to do that. A few months back, he was a hero.
"If they miss out on Champions League qualification, there will be serious question marks at the end of the season. " Watch this week's full episode on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds [BBC] [BBC]