Liverpool manager Arne Slot has urged his team to focus on securing results rather than worrying about the Premier League title race, following the Reds’ 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.
Speaking after the heavy loss, Slot emphasised that while silverware is always an objective, the immediate priority must be regaining form and confidence. He highlighted the importance of regrouping the squad as they return from international duty, aiming to address weaknesses exposed against City.
“It feels like there are too many (losses),” Slot told reporters. “And the last thing I should speak about now is the title race. We should first focus on getting results—result after result after result—before we can even think about that. The reality is that we are eighth.
“I said last season, many times, the best way to judge the league table is, of course, after 38 games, but the next best thing to judge it is after 19 games (the season’s halfway point), because then you all faced the same opponents.
“And the last thing we should focus on is on the title race. We need to improve. And that’s obvious.”
The Liverpool manager’s comments come amid a mixed start to the season, with injuries and inconsistent performances putting pressure on the squad. Slot’s approach reflects a pragmatic strategy, prioritising short-term recovery to ensure the team remains competitive over the long term.
