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"I AM RESPONSIBLE": ARNE SLOT TAKES FULL BLAME FOR LIVERPOOL'S HUMILIATING SLUMP
Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes full responsibility for his team's disastrous 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The loss marks Liverpool's 8th defeat in 11 games, leaving their title defence in tatters.
Arne Slot took ownership of Liverpool's disappointing performance and insisted that he was completely accountable for the collapse of the Premier League champions' title aspirations.
Nottingham Forest achieved their most impressive victory during Sean Dyche's tenure, as the former Everton manager watched his squad secure a 3-0 triumph with goals from the outstanding defender Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Liverpool has now suffered eight losses in their last eleven games, placing them in the lower portion of the league standings with a negative goal difference, and they might conclude the weekend trailing league leaders Arsenal by eleven points.
Slot stated, "I want to emphasisestated, "emphasise that I am accountable for the current defeats. emphasise""
"Responsibility lies with you during victories, but also during losses. I can never find enough justifications for the outcomes we have achieved. That is far from adequate, and I take responsibility for it."
"It is my responsibility whether we win or lose. I also observe that the team – a"—andnd the fans who remained until the end—persist—and—persist in trying until the end. This was not the case at Manchester City (two weeks ago), but in every other match we have played, we have been the dominant team and have been able to generate opportunities. ""
Slot has taken full responsibility for the Premier League champions’ title defence" falling apart.d "Iapart.
It was an eighth defeat in 11 for Liverpool, who are now in the bottom half of the table with a negative goal difference and could end the weekend 11 points behind leaders Arsenal
"Recently, we consistently miss our chances, and the goals we concede—that Arsenal. The trend will not persist throughout the entire season. However, we require that moment of energy, scoring a goal. If you are performing well and score a goal to take a 1-0 lead, the opposing team becomes demoralised.
"But the reverse occurred. . . they received a significant energy boost from scoring the opening goal. I observe numerous instances where, under normal circumstances, the outcome would have been different, but we are currently in a challenging situation, and you need to exert even more effort when things are not progressing in your favour."
Forest's opening goal was contentious due to winger Dan Ndoye being in goalkeeper Alisson's line of sight when Murillo scored, resembling Virgil van Dijk's disallowed header against Manchester City two weeks prior.
However, Slot stated, "Nobody desires to hear my opinions on referee decisions after a 3-0 home defeat to Forest. I should first assess myself and my team, but it demonstrates how a goal can alter the momentum of a game."
"Previously, I was merely awaiting our goal. Subsequently, we scarcely created anything."
Meanwhile, Dyche expressed delight with his team's performance, stating that the 'fundamentals' secured the victory for Forest.
He commented that despite their intense efforts in practice throughout the week, there's still work to be done to mould them into his ideal team. His approach remains straightforward, firmly believing that fundamental principles are timeless and essential.
He mentioned that the team leveraged their previous victory at Anfield as a turning point. Celebrating the win is important for both the supporters and the team, but they must refocus for the next challenge. Although challenges persist, this victory serves as a significant step forward.
He highlighted their commitment to the unglamorous, demanding aspects of the game, which enabled them to maintain focus on their objective. He praised this aspect as outstanding. He also mentioned altering the game plan, focusing on longer passes instead of short ones. He believed that they varied their strategies effectively, crediting the players for their adaptability.
THE 99% RULE: WHY ARNE SLOT SAYS CURTIS JONES IS NOW "UNDROPPABLE" AT ANFIELD
Curtis Jones' five consecutive starts have propelled Liverpool back into the top four. See Arne Slot's tactical plan for 2026.
Curtis Jones came back into the Liverpool squad right as they started winning again, and honestly, it doesn’t feel like a fluke. He’s been playing with real confidence. Just look at that Champions League match against Inter Milan at the San Siro earlier this month—Jones was their best player that night, and that was only his second start in a run that’s now hit five in a row. Since then, he’s been a big part of four straight wins.
Sure, he probably got a little lucky with injuries to Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, plus Dominik Szoboszlai’s suspension. Those guys are all back now, though, and with almost every midfielder available except Wataru Endo (who doesn’t play much anyway), the real test for Jones is whether he can keep this up.
Arne Slot, the head coach, is clearly happy with what Jones brings. He said, “What I like about him is he always wants the ball, no matter what’s going on. Most of the time, that’s a huge plus.
“Sometimes, yeah, it’s better to back off and not force it. But if he gets into trouble, he usually finds a way out and picks the right path.
“The best thing for him lately is how he’s been able to stay fit, play four or five full games in a row, and finish them strong.”
Jones isn’t the only one stepping up. Wirtz has just scored his first Premier League goal and picked up an assist in his last two games. Szoboszlai is back, and he’s been the standout player this season. Hugo Ekitike has found his scoring touch, too—more goals in his last four league games than in the thirteen before that. After losing nine out of twelve earlier, there’s finally a sense that Liverpool is turning the corner.
Slot’s hoping they keep moving forward in 2026, even though they’re missing Alexander Isak, who’s out for months after surgery for an ankle and leg injury, and Giovanni Leoni, who’s done for the season with an ACL tear.
“If you bring in a bunch of new players and lose some old ones, it usually takes time for things to click,” Slot said before facing Leeds. “But the more these guys play and train together, the better they get.
“When you add new faces, you expect improvement. Swap out players, and you have to give it some time, but it pays off eventually.
“Unfortunately, we won’t see Leoni again this season, and it’ll be a while before Alex is back on the pitch.”
WHY JOE GOMEZ MISSED HIS AC MILAN FLIGHT BY ONLY TWO HOURS
AC Milan are back for Joe Gomez, but Arne Slot won't budge. Discover the secret "Guehi condition" keeping Gomez at Anfield in 2026.
Liverpool's going to try to buy some players in January, but AC Milan's thinking about nabbing a player that Arne Slot still needs.
I bet Arne Slot thought managing Liverpool would be a snap, but that quick Premier League win turned into a proper nightmare.
It looks like the Reds boss has finally worked out the right tactics and players. Results are getting better, and the league table's not looking as bad as it did a month or two ago. The guy's got to be hoping everyone stays fit and that January goes well so the team can get back in the title race, especially with that big game against Arsenal coming up fast.
AC Milan still wants Joe Gomez
The last thing he wants is a repeat of all those injuries and the constant team changes that messed things up at the start of the season. Plus, they've got to decide what to do with those players who almost left over the summer. One of them is Joe Gomez, who was close to joining AC Milan—that would've been huge for Liverpool since he's been there the longest. According to Lewis Steele at The Daily Mail, they'd only consider selling him if, given how few choices Slot has, it would be dumb to let any first-team players go in January.
Gomez had teams in Italy interested in him during the last week of the summer, and AC Milan is still keen, but he can't leave unless they sign someone to replace him. Slot might trust other players to fill in, but he really needs centre-halves who can play every week. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are trusted, no matter how they're playing. Also, not having Giovanni Leoni available is a bummer since the young defender looked very good in his first game.
How close was Gomez to leaving Liverpool?
It was the same kind of story in the summer, as Gomez was hurt by Crystal Palace not being able to sign a replacement for Marc Guehi. Talking to Liverpool World in the summer, Sky Sports transfer journalist and Italian football expert Luca Bendoni explained just how close the versatile defender came to leaving Anfield.
Milan had a full deal ready for Joe Gomez, Bendoni said. Everything was set to go; the player was supposed to fly, and the flight was booked. They needed his decision by about 1 p.m. because they wanted to do his medical checks, so they (Milan) needed the go-ahead in time. The go-ahead could only happen if Liverpool signed (Marc) Guehi, but it had to be before 1 p.m. because they had to fly him (Gomez) to Italy. They ran out of time.
Letting Jarrel Quansah leave without signing Guehi was a mistake, but it feels like Gomez has suffered because of it since there aren't many other options. Liverpool needs to get their act together in January and actually buy some players, not just keep the ones they have because they need the bodies.
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