Liverpool could not hold on to a two-goal lead and ended up drawing with Leeds 3-3.
The Reds looked like they were going to come away from Elland Road with an important three points, with their performance also looking a little better as a whole.
But after going 2-0 up, everything crumbled and everyone could see what was going to happen, with this result meaning Liverpool have won just four in the last 15 games.
Who was your Man of the Match during the crazy 3-3 draw against Leeds?
Arne Slot is certainly under a lot of pressure, but he might just live to fight another day, even if some fans do not believe he should.
The biggest frustration for many Reds supporters is that the Dutchman is aware of the issues, yet he is doing nothing about solving them, something he proved again after this match.
Liverpool are conceding too many goals from set pieces
Liverpool’s defence has been the biggest issue so far this season, with far too many goals being conceded, with another three being let in against Leeds.
Set piece goals in particular have been a problem, with the Reds not looking convincing from corners especially, with teams dominating them aerially to win the first ball.
This happened again against Leeds and Slot was quick to highlight it, but it begs the questions; why is he not doing anything about it?
“The players have worked so hard and again to concede from a set-piece – the 10th or 11th this season,” he said on Sky Sports.
“If you concede so many you cannot be higher up the table than we are.”
Excluding penalties, Liverpool have let in 10 goals from set pieces this season, with only Nottingham Forest (11) letting in more.
This shows just how big an issue it has been, and with Slot admitting this for many weeks now, he needs to start doing something about it.
Things changed VERY quickly during Liverpool vs Leeds…
- There were just 130 seconds between Liverpool’s first and second goals of the game, and then just 165 seconds between Leeds’ first and second goals.
Liverpool’s set-piece coach has not done his job
Set-piece coaches are becoming a bit of a formality in the modern game, and Liverpool have their own just like the majority of other clubs.
Aaron Briggs was appointed their set-piece coach at the start of the season, with Lewis Mahoney the analyst working alongside him to help both offensively and defensively.
However, both have clearly not had the impact they would have hoped for, with this being a persistent issue that they have not found the answer to yet.
As much as the pressure is on Slot, there should also be a bit of heat on them too, as if they are not careful, they will not be in a job for much longer.
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