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Gary Neville has compared the current 'Liverpool' to his former team 'Manchester United'. Sport24.az reports that the former 'Manchester United' defender expressed interesting opinions on 'The Gary Neville Podcast':
'Arne Slot's 'Liverpool' reminds me of my 'Manchester United' days. We repeatedly experienced unstable periods, it seemed that we always had the opportunity to score, but we lacked stability. One thing is certain: Salah, Ekitiko, Virtz, Isak, Gakpo and others will score. But other players shouldn't play reliably, too openly and vulnerably. Sometimes it seems like you need to start from scratch, and sometimes that's exactly what happens. If everything is chaotic, as it is now in 'Liverpool', you just need to find a solid foundation.
This means fielding players who can keep the defense narrow, win direct duels and standard situations. Don't allow empty zones and easy goals. Move the game forward a little faster than before and stop forcing the ball through midfield.
I like the coach and his working style, there is no panic visible. But he will have to intervene. Looking at the team's situation in the first two months of the season, this result was natural. They need to narrow the defensive line and play more reliably. They should not open up too much, not go too far forward, but allow the attacking trio to win matches.
This is no longer just a coincidence, it is turning into a problem. They can't be 7-8 points behind Arsenal.'
It should be noted that 'Liverpool' lost to 'Brentford' 2:3 in the 9th round. This is the team's 4th consecutive defeat in the Premier League. Slot's team is in 7th place with 15 points, while leader 'Arsenal' has 22 points.
