Don Hutchison has expressed concerns about Liverpool’s performances this season, highlighting several red flags that have emerged for the team.
The Reds, who are the reigning Premier League champions, have seen their title defense effectively come to an end after just 12 games. Their recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest marked their fifth loss in six league matches. Despite starting the game strongly, Liverpool crumbled after Murillo scored Forest’s first chance at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s squad currently sits in 12th place on the Premier League table, with the head coach facing increasing pressure to reverse their poor form after securing the English championship in his debut season.
Hutchison criticized many players for not delivering against Forest and specifically pointed out his disapproval of Ibrahima Konate’s reaction when he was substituted during the second half.
In his comments on ESPN, Hutchison remarked that the Liverpool fanbase may have found the defeat to Manchester United hard to take, but the team had played well in that match, creating numerous chances and hitting the post three times. However, in the recent match against Forest, the team failed to show any threat in the final 20-30 minutes. Hutchison was critical of Konate’s performance, highlighting his inconsistency, and also pointed out other defensive errors that led to goals.
Hutchison emphasized that Liverpool have displayed concerning trends, such as conceding goals from set-pieces and consistently falling behind in matches. These issues have raised serious questions about Arne Slot’s ability to navigate the team out of their current predicament.
