Liverpool's defeat to Brentford wasn't just an isolated hiccup for the reigning champions - it was the starkest evidence yet of a squad that's lost its predatory edge. The Reds are trudging through a genuine crisis, having tumbled to seventh place in the Premier League after four consecutive defeats. This slump has revealed weaknesses in Arne Slot's structure and sparked uneasy questions about whether last season's title triumph was a display of brilliance or a bit of a fluke. With Arsenal pulling clear at the summit, Liverpool's aura of invincibility is rapidly diminishing and whispers among supporters hint at deeper issues.

Sunday's defeat pushed Liverpool's goals conceded to 14 in only nine league fixtures - nearly three times the number at the same point last season. It's also the first time they've lost four league games in a row since 2020/21 - a campaign overshadowed by a massive title hangover and questionable recruitment. Sound familiar? This time, however, it feels different, more self-inflicted. Complacency has crept in, intensity has waned, and too many key players seem off the...