Overview
- Liverpool lost 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest, making it six defeats in seven Premier League games and leaving the defending champions 11th, 11 points off leaders Arsenal.
- On Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Jamie Carragher said Arne Slot is under pressure but argued talk of sacking him this season is premature and noted he lacks Jurgen Klopp’s ‘unconditional love.’
- Carragher criticised Mohamed Salah for not fronting up during the slump, praising Virgil van Dijk for repeatedly speaking after losses, while Wayne Rooney has suggested Salah could even be dropped.
- Scrutiny has intensified after reported summer spending exceeding £400m, a Carabao Cup exit to Crystal Palace, and mixed form that contrasts poor league results with three wins in four in the Champions League.
- Responding to claims of softer treatment of Slot than Erik ten Hag, Carragher said high-profile manager interviews are arranged by club press offices and invited Liverpool to request one.