Arne Slot’s Liverpool have slipped into a slump, losing seven of 23 Premier League matches and trailing Arsenal by 14 points. The manager’s frequent reference to low blocks—defensive shapes that sit close to the goal—has sparked fan frustration. Liverpool’s struggles stem from an inability to break down deep‑defending teams.

Slot attributes the problem to a lack of set‑piece potency and the loss of key corner takers like Alexander‑Arnold, Robertson and Tsimikas. With only 20% of right‑side corners swinging in, the Reds miss opportunities that rivals exploit. A new routine could restore the edge in tight games for next season.

The departure of Jeremie Frimpong and the sale of Luis Diaz have left Liverpool without the pace needed to create one‑v‑one overloads against low blocks. Slot now relies on Salah’s left‑footed corners and Szoboszlai’s long‑shots, but the lack of dribblers limits the team’s ability to stretch defenses for future matches.

To regain Premier League relevance, Liverpool must rethink its attacking shape, perhaps adopting a deeper 4‑4‑2 to force errors, and reinvest in set‑piece specialists. Fans will watch how Slot adapts as the season’s pressure mounts and rivals tighten their own low‑block tactics for the future.