Everything’s the Best: But It’s Not
Liverpool's 2025-2026 season has been a disappointing campaign despite high expectations and significant summer signings. The team, once seen as title contenders, has struggled to maintain consistency and is fighting for a Champions League spot. Injuries, tactical issues, and underperformance have plagued Arne Slot's first season in charge.
- ▪Liverpool finished the season in fifth place, narrowly missing automatic Champions League qualification.
- ▪The club signed Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong but failed to replicate previous title-winning form.
- ▪Mohamed Salah remains a key figure as Trent Alexander-Arnold departed for Real Madrid and Andrew Robertson prepares to leave.
- ▪Arne Slot has faced criticism for tactical rigidity and squad management throughout the season.
- ▪Liverpool lost the 2025 FA Community Shield to Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/everything-best-not-072818166.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 07:28:18 +0000 |
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