Steele: No evidence Slot can turn it around

This has led to increasing use of the phrase “no evidence” when assessing Slot’s early tenure. It is not a dismissal of his credentials, but an observation that tangible progress remains difficult to identify.

Decision making has also come into question. Substitutions failed to shift momentum, and tactical adjustments appeared reactive rather than proactive. Against Manchester United, that hesitation proved costly.

Lewis Steele highlights absence of clarity

Speaking on Media Matters, Lewis Steele did not shy away from the issue. “You’re looking for signs of what this Liverpool team is meant to be, and right now there just isn’t enough there,” he said. That assessment reflects a growing sentiment among observers.

He added further context, noting: “There’s a lot being said about plans and ideas, but when it comes to what’s actually happening on the pitch, there’s no real evidence yet.” The emphasis on evidence is telling. Liverpool are being judged not on intention, but on execution.

Steele’s remarks cut through the optimism that often surrounds managerial transitions. They underline a key point. At a club like Liverpool, time is limited and expectations are immediate.

Summer pressure building amid growing doubts

The implications of this performance extend beyond a single result. With the summer window approaching, pressure is mounting on Slot to demonstrate clear direction. Recruitment decisions will be scrutinised heavily, particularly if they are framed as solutions to problems that remain undefined.

Liverpool’s hierarchy has historically backed managers with patience, but that patience is not without limits. Performances such as the one against Manchester United accelerate the timeline for visible progress.

Slot’s challenge is now twofold. He must stabilise results while also establishing a recognisable identity. Without that, the narrative of “no evidence” will only grow louder.

For Liverpool, this is a pivotal moment. The foundation of the next era is being laid, but based on current performances, it remains incomplete. The coming weeks will determine whether Slot can shift perception from uncertainty to conviction.