Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show Where is Liverpool's title-winning identity?
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Oct 20, 2025 The panel reacts to Liverpool's frustrating 2-1 loss to Manchester United, questioning if panic has set in with four straight defeats. They dissect tactical issues under Arne Slot and explore the inconsistency in midfield. Discussion highlights include whether Mohamed Salah should be benched due to poor form and Virgil van Dijk's defensive struggles. As they look ahead to the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, they contemplate if the Bundesliga will be the perfect setting for players like Florian Wirtz to regain their confidence.
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Team Structure Is Fundamentally Unsettled
- Liverpool's structure lacks coherence and the current system feels broken, leaving the team disjointed in games.
- James Pearce says Liverpool were "nowhere near good enough" against Manchester United despite United not being great on paper.
Midfield Changes Left Dangerous Gaps
- Ruben Amorim's midgame reshuffle left Liverpool exposed by removing midfield balance and inviting space for opponents.
- Simon Hughes describes the second-half setup as desperate and reactive rather than pre-planned.
Don’t Overload Attack When Trailing
- Avoid piling on attacking substitutions when chasing games as that often sacrifices defensive cover and leads to conceded goals.
- James Pearce highlights set-piece defending as a basic but persistent problem that must be fixed.
