Liverpool suffered their sixth defeat in seven Premier League games after they lost 3-0 against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Many thought that the Reds would work on their mistakes during the international break and find a way to rectify them, but based on the performance against Forest, there was little evidence of progress.
For the first time since 1965, under Bill Shankly, Liverpool have lost back-to-back league games by a margin of three goals or more, having lost 3-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium before the international break.
Arne Slot made a bold decision to start with club record signing Alexander Isak, but the Swedish striker failed to make an impact.
Isak makes unwanted record
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The Reds spent £125m to sign Isak from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window, but he has barely contributed due to fitness issues.
Isak missed the entire pre-season, returned nowhere near Premier League fitness levels, and still lacks the sharpness required.
The Swedish striker has now made four starts in the league, and according to Opta Joe's Michael Reid, he becomes the first player to lose each of his first four top-flight league starts for Liverpool since Percy Saul in October 1906.
The former Toon striker made only 15 touches against Forest, and he looked completely isolated, especially after Liverpool conceded the opening goal.
Is Slot now under pressure to keep his job?
The title defence is as good as over, but what has really shocked everyone is the manner of the defeats, and it appears that Slot is running out of ideas to fix those.
The second-half performance against Forest was shambolic, and the Reds are already under serious pressure to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Despite spending in the region of £450m on new players, the lack of tactical adjustments against low-block teams has been alarming and a recurrent feature this season.
Three points from 21 available is not acceptable at this level for any club, let alone Liverpool, and the Dutchman could be under immense pressure to save his job if the team continues to lose games.
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