Overview
- A 3-0 defeat to Manchester City left the champions eighth with one win in six league games, intensifying scrutiny of Arne Slot’s early tenure.
- Liverpool’s deadline-day move for Marc Guehi collapsed when Crystal Palace could not source a replacement, a miss compounded by Giovanni Leoni’s season-ending injury.
- Concerns over Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk’s form underline calls for a January signing at centre-back, with reports linking Nico Schlotterbeck as Bayern interest is also suggested by Jonathan Tah’s remarks.
- Florian Wirtz has no goal or assist in 11 league matches, drawing criticism from English pundits, while German voices and Slot argue his quality and work-rate warrant patience.
- Local analysis argues dropping Mohamed Salah would be premature with his AFCON absence approaching, as Hugo Ekitike’s encouraging start offers one bright spot in attack.