Liverpool’s bright start to the season under Arne Slot, following last season’s title-winning campaign, has dimmed quickly.
Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea marked a third straight loss in all competitions and raised uncomfortable questions about whether this is merely a blip or something more concerning.
The Reds fell behind early when former transfer target Moises Caicedo rifled home a stunning strike from distance in the 14th minute. Cody Gakpo drew Liverpool level around the hour mark, but despite both sides pushing for a winner, Chelsea’s Estevao bundled in a cross deep into stoppage time to seal victory for the hosts.
Big-name Liverpool players struggling amid slump
For Liverpool, it was another performance that highlighted the growing uncertainty in attack. Mohamed Salah, long the side’s talisman, has struggled to impose himself this season, with just three goals in 10 appearances.
