Liverpool have are heading for a difficult run of fixtures with clashes against Manchester City and Real Madrid looming for the beleaguered giants. The current Premier League champions have shockingly slipped to seventh place after enduring four consecutive losses.

After a flawless start to the season with five league wins in as many games, things took a turn for the worse for Arne Slot's side, who've experienced the club's worst league streak in 11 years.

Losses to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United and Brentford have put the spotlight on the Dutchman, who has so far struggled to find the right balance in his team after a summer where he splashed out £450million on new signings.

Players like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have yet to prove why they cost the Reds over £225m,...