Liverpool find themselves in the unwanted position of having lost more matches than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues since 27 September. According to statistics reported following their 0-3 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Reds have suffered six defeats in that span across all competitions.
The poor run spans Premier League and European action and has raised concern among fans, analysts and within the club itself. After entering the season with high hopes under manager Arne Slot, the frequency of defeats has highlighted a notable dip in consistency compared with the opening months of the campaign.
In particular, defensive issues have featured prominently. Analysts point to moments when Liverpool have been unable to maintain organisation during high-pressure phases of matches, leaving space for opposing teams to exploit mistakes. These vulnerabilities were evident in the recent heavy defeats and have become a recurring theme.
Slot has publicly acknowledged the challenges facing his squad, attributing them to a combination of factors — injury setbacks to key players, fixture congestion and experimentation with tactics as he seeks the right approach. His remarks reflect the complexity of the situation: “We are working to stay balanced, but it’s not always possible when so many variables change.”
Despite the alarming loss count, Liverpool still possess significant quality in their ranks — with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez and Trent Alexander‑Arnold all continuing to deliver at high levels. The question now is whether the club can respond quickly and halt the slide. Analysts emphasise that how Liverpool react in the coming weeks will determine if this period is a short-term blip or symptomatic of deeper issues.
With a busy winter schedule looming — including domestic cup ties and ongoing European commitments — Liverpool face a critical phase. Maintaining focus, managing fitness and regaining consistency will be essential to avoid falling further behind in the Premier League title race and compromising their hopes in the Champions League.
Supporters will be watching closely, hoping Slot and his squad can stem the tide and restore the level of performance the club has been known for.
