Liverpool manager Arne Slot lamented his club's apparent bad luck this season, pointing to £60 million defender Jérémy Jacquet suffering a shoulder injury before even joining the team. The Dutchman expressed frustration with how fate has treated his side, questioning whether misfortune or deeper issues explain their recent struggles.

Slot acknowledged Liverpool's season has exceeded his previous experiences in difficulty, admitting it's been his toughest campaign by a significant margin. The manager revealed he's tried multiple defensive strategies but continues to concede late goals, creating what he describes as an unacceptable situation for Liverpool's standards.

The absence of Champions League football remains a critical concern for the club, with Slot recognizing its impact on transfer operations. Having only signed Federico Chiesa after last season's Europa League campaign, the Liverpool boss faces mounting pressure to secure European qualification while navigating what appears to be a season of extraordinary misfortune.