The Athletic FC Podcast Why have Liverpool lost their way?
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Oct 6, 2025 
David Ornstein, an experienced football correspondent, and Simon Hughes, a tactical journalist, dive into Liverpool's recent slump after a strong start. They explore how heavy recruitment disrupted team cohesion and the impact of injuries and new signings on performance. Discussions include issues with pressing intensity, tactical balance, and the emotional toll of Diogo Jota's passing. They also analyze Mohamed Salah's form and how early results might test coach Arne Slot's strategies. It's a revealing look at the challenges facing this once fearsome side.
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Problems Across The Pitch
- Liverpool's problems are broad and solvable rather than catastrophic right now.
- Issues span fullbacks, centre-half, goalkeeper injury and attacking inconsistency.
Too Much Change, Too Fast
- Heavy summer recruitment created instability that needs time to bed in.
- Replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and many other changes disrupted existing fluency.
Early Wins Masked Deeper Faults
- Early results masked structural issues that now show under pressure.
- Defensive control and balance are noticeably worse than last season.