Toughest season I’ve had as manager ‘by a mile’ – Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager “by a mile” and his side are “not performing to Liverpool’s standards”. Defeat by Manchester City on Sunday leaves the Premier League champions sixth in the table – four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea. Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Reds […]

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager “by a mile” and his side are “not performing to Liverpool’s standards”.

Defeat by Manchester City on Sunday leaves the Premier League champions sixth in the table – four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Reds boss in June 2024 and led the club to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title in his first season in charge.

However, they have struggled this term despite spending almost £450m on new signings in the summer, including a British record £125m for Alexander Isak.

Liverpool have won 11, drawn six and lost eight games in the league so far in 2025-26.