Last updated on October 4, 2025
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Two losses in a row isn’t a crisis by itself.
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Liverpool fans are starting to sweat. Two games, two losses — and not the kind of defeats you can just brush aside.
First, a limp performance against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Then, a tough Champions League night in Istanbul where Galatasaray edged it 1-0 thanks to Victor Osimhen’s penalty.
For a side that prided itself on resilience, intensity, and never knowing when it’s beaten, this double setback cuts deep.
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But the scoreboard isn’t the only worry. It’s the squad list, too.
🚑 The Injury Headache
If defeats sting, the injuries feel like a hammer blow.
Alisson Becker limped off in Turkey, leaving Liverpool without their safest pair of hands.
His absence is more than just shot-stopping — it’s about command, calmness, and leadership.
Hugo Ekitiké is sidelined after a leg knock, robbing the Reds of an energetic forward option who was supposed to stretch defenses.
Giovanni Leoni is out for the season with an ACL tear, slashing depth in defence and forcing Arne Slot into patchwork lineups.
Injuries don’t just weaken a squad — they magnify every weakness in the system.
And right now, Liverpool’s flaws are glaring.
⚡ Wirtz: The Spell That Hasn’t Landed (Yet)
Florian Wirtz was supposed to be the crown jewel of the summer — the creative genius who could unlock packed defences.
Instead, critics are already sharpening their knives.
The German playmaker has been accused of being “shoehorned” into roles that don’t suit him, running around without real impact.
Across nearly 700 minutes of football, he’s yet to deliver the spark that justified a nine-figure transfer fee.
Some pundits have even dared to brand him one of the “worst signings in Premier League history” — harsh, maybe, but it shows the frustration building around Anfield.
It’s not that Wirtz lacks talent. His vision and technique are elite.
But the chemistry isn’t there yet — not with Szoboszlai, not with the front three.
Until it clicks, Liverpool’s attack looks toothless.
🌟 Salah: The Relic, the Leader, the Lifeline
Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool’s heartbeat.
Even at 32, even with slightly duller edges than in his prime, he’s still the one defenders fear most.
His experience, his knack for finding the net in pressure moments, and his sheer presence keep Liverpool competitive.
But the reality is sobering: he can’t do it alone anymore.
Against Galatasaray, he started on the bench.
When he did play, he didn’t find the openings that once came naturally.
He’s still the lifeline, but more often the safety net than the sword.
Liverpool need Salah firing, but they also need others to share the load.
🏹 Isak: The Waiting Weapon
Alexander Isak arrived with fanfare and expectation.
Tall, clinical, with a striker’s instinct Liverpool have lacked since prime Firmino — he looked like the man to lead this new era.
The catch? He’s not fully fit. Slot has admitted Isak isn’t ready to start week in, week out.
He’s been eased in carefully, given cameo roles, with only flashes of brilliance so far — including his first Liverpool goal in a cup match against Southampton.
He’s the future, no doubt. But right now, he’s a weapon still sheathed.
And Liverpool don’t have the luxury of waiting much longer.
🔥 Why This Trio Matters
On paper, Wirtz + Salah + Isak should be Liverpool’s dream attack:
- Wirtz weaving chances.
- Salah ghosting into space.
- Isak finishing clinically.
In reality, it’s misfiring. Wirtz is struggling, Salah is overburdened, Isak isn’t fully there.
And without that triangle firing, Liverpool look ordinary. Opponents sense it.
The aura of inevitability around the Reds is fading.
🔚 Final Word
Two losses in a row isn’t a crisis by itself.
But add the injuries, the uncertainty around new signings, and the reliance on an ageing Salah, and suddenly the alarm bells ring louder.
Liverpool’s next clash — away at Chelsea — could be season-defining.
Win, and the noise dies down. Lose, and the pressure on Arne Slot and his marquee players will be deafening.
Liverpool are at a crossroads.
