Multiple journalists claim Liverpool have regressed under Slot

As one pundit put it: “Players are regressing under Slot, not progressing.”

That single sentence may explain why the Anfield crowd boo reaction has become more common. Liverpool fans can tolerate transition. What they struggle to accept is visible decline.

Liverpool Regression Linked to Ageing Squad

Liverpool’s issues cannot be pinned entirely on Slot. Several journalists highlighted how the squad itself is approaching the end of a cycle.

Van Dijk is no longer at his physical peak. Robertson appears to be nearing the end of his Liverpool journey. Alisson has not consistently hit the remarkable levels supporters became accustomed to. Salah’s long-term future remains uncertain.

One reporter described it bluntly: “This is a squad that’s ageing.”

That reality has intensified scrutiny on sporting director Richard Hughes and Liverpool’s recruitment strategy. Questions are now being asked about whether last summer’s spending actually improved the squad at all.

The same journalist argued Liverpool were “never going to lose a player like Trent Alexander-Arnold and get better”, adding that the club did little to properly compensate for such losses and transitions.

Recruitment concerns have also surrounded some newer arrivals. Signings that initially appeared exciting have struggled to make the expected impact, raising doubts over whether Liverpool’s transfer planning truly fits Slot’s system.

Chelsea and Rivals Sensing Opportunity

While Liverpool stumble through uncertainty, clubs like Chelsea are beginning to sense vulnerability.

Chelsea’s own rebuilding process has been chaotic at times, yet there is a growing feeling that rivals now view Liverpool as a side in decline rather than domination. One journalist compared Liverpool’s current trajectory to Manchester City reaching the opposite end of their cycle.

“I think they’ve hit this peak point by winning the title last season and this year we’ve seen quite a lot of natural decline,” he explained.

That assessment will sting Liverpool supporters because it suggests the club are no longer evolving. Instead, they are sliding backwards while competitors rebuild with fresher squads and clearer long-term plans.

There is still belief that Liverpool possess enough quality to recover. Florian Wirtz was highlighted as a player capable of stepping into a more central role should Salah eventually depart. One pundit even joked that the German possesses “main character energy”.

Yet potential alone will not solve Liverpool’s current issues.

Slot Summer Rebuild Could Define Liverpool Future

Slot himself has already admitted Liverpool require major improvements this summer. He reportedly believes progress will return if he receives the players he wants in the transfer market.

Liverpool are expected to target quicker wide forwards and younger defensive reinforcements as part of a significant rebuild. The challenge is enormous because this is no longer about adding depth. Liverpool may need to reshape the spine of the team entirely.

The deeper fear among supporters is that the side has gradually become weaker the more it has moved away from Klopp’s principles. One journalist argued Liverpool’s title-winning form last season came from “a great blend” of Klopp’s ideas mixed with Slot’s adjustments.

Now, however, the balance appears lost.

“The more Slot it’s become and the less Klopp it’s become, the worse they are,” the journalist claimed.

That may be the most damning verdict of all.

For now, Liverpool remain caught between two eras. The Anfield crowd booing reflects more than frustration with results. It reflects anxiety over whether the club still know exactly what they want to become.