Liverpool hopes to divert attention away from their Premier League struggles by continuing to perform well in the Champions League.
The Reds are now in mid-table, with six wins and six losses, as they continue to struggle under Arne Slot. A 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday only added to fans’ anxieties, as Alexander Isak replaced Federico Chiesa.
The British record move has been a disappointment for the Reds, and fans will be hoping for a turnaround soon. In Europe, Liverpool had three wins and one loss, firmly establishing themselves in the top half of the Champions League table.
Jurgen Klopp previously revealed that he held a covert meeting with Liverpool prior to Brendan Rodgers’ dismissal in 2015, according to the Mirror.
With current manager Slot receiving criticism for recent outcomes, fans may be wondering if similar behind-the-scenes maneuvers are already beginning.
Rodgers was under intense pressure at the time, with the club in 10th place – one spot higher than it is now – and was eventually fired in October 2015.
Klopp was appointed four days later, confirming that talks had been occurring for weeks prior to the departure. He stated: “The first meeting was in New York, correct, but the first phone call with Mike was before that, three days prior, I’m not sure.
“I remember it being a wonderful day. I guess I was still in bed. I had nothing to do. I had time off. I knew Mike or someone from FSG would be calling. I didn’t know Mike at that point. But we only had an hour on the phone.
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“I definitely convinced him that he wanted to meet in New York to finalize the business. That is pretty much how it started.”
Former Liverpool legend questions the star pair.
Graeme Souness has expressed concern over Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, suggesting that their fall in performance is having a negative affect on the team’s overall condition.
Salah has already scored 11 goals and provided six assists by this point last season, earning early Ballon d’Or attention.
This season, the Egyptian has scored four goals and assisted on two, indicating a significant decline in his finishing ability. Meanwhile, Van Dijk has conceded 24 goals across all competitions and appears to be particularly vulnerable in the heart of defence.
Liverpool icon Souness has expressed concerns about the pair, as well as the team’s overall performance. Speaking exclusively to the Echo, he said: “For the rest of the squad, they’re allowing goals that they shouldn’t.
“Virgil van Dijk is now 34, and he made two mistakes in the Community Shield final; he was at fault for both goals by being six inches late.
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