Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has urged patience for manager Arne Slot following the team's sixth defeat in seven matches, a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Redknapp acknowledged the challenging circumstances the team has faced, including the tragic death of Diogo Jota which impacted preseason, and the difficulty new signings have had integrating.
He stressed the importance of remaining calm and assessing the situation rather than succumbing to panic and calls to sack the manager. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that Liverpool are conceding too many easy goals and are not competing physically effectively.
He highlighted that while the team created opportunities, defensive lapses, including conceding from a set-piece, were detrimental. Van Dijk described the current situation as difficult and a rut, emphasizing the need for hard work and collective responsibility from all players to improve.
He stated that the team needs to digest the poor performances and work harder, acknowledging that bouncing back will not happen immediately.
