Liverpool In Crisis As Slot Admits Guilt Over “Ridiculous” Slump
Liverpool Manager, Arne Slot has publicly accepted responsibility for the club’s alarming drop in form, admitting he feels “guilty” over what he described as a “ridiculous” slump following a 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The loss has intensified scrutiny on the reigning Premier League champions, who have now lost six of their last seven league games and eight of 11 across all competitions, raising serious concerns about their title defence. Slot did not mince words about the challenges facing the team. “You cannot rely on past success,” he said. “If you work at this level, the next game is always the most important and you have to prove yourself every single time. I take the responsibility and I feel guilty for it.” His candid acknowledgment reflects both the gravity of the situation and his desire to rally the squad before the slide worsens. Inside the dressing room, the mood is tense. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that the team is “in a mess,” questioning whether all players are fully committed. Forward Cody Gakpo described the Forest defeat as “a kind of embarrassment,” adding that the squad has had honest conversations about how to improve and recover their form. Analysts suggest that Liverpool’s decline is linked to a drop in intensity, inconsistent tactical execution, and lapses in physical standards — issues that opponents have exploited ruthlessly in recent weeks. The pressure on Slot extends beyond the pitch. He reportedly skipped a club awards ceremony to concentrate on training and strategic adjustments, signaling his determination to find solutions. Meanwhile, the club has limited some media access, underscoring the seriousness with which Liverpool is treating the crisis. Fans, long accustomed to the Reds’ dominance, are growing increasingly restless, while critics are calling for immediate improvements in both performance and mentality. Looking ahead, Liverpool face a pivotal Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven, a match that will be closely watched as an indicator of the team’s ability to respond on Europe’s biggest stage. Yet the domestic situation is arguably more urgent: without a quick turnaround in the Premier League, Liverpool risk sliding further from title contention, and Slot’s position could come under intensified scrutiny. Slot’s admission of guilt is rare in modern football at a club of Liverpool’s stature. While it demonstrates accountability, words alone will not halt the decline. The coming weeks will test not only his managerial acumen but also the team’s resilience, unity, and capacity to recover from a slump that now threatens to define their season.
