Liverpool suffered a 3-0 defeat at Brighton, their 10th loss in the Premier League this season. The reigning champions are struggling to maintain their form, having won just nine of their last 26 league games.
The away end at the Amex Stadium was half empty by the time the final whistle blew, a stark contrast to the celebrations they had in May when they won the Premier League title.
Brighton's victory was sealed in the second half, when they were the better team and deserved to win. Liverpool's injuries, including those of Alisson and Mohamed Salah, further weakened their team.
Hugo Ekitike was forced off early on, and despite Slot's side being the better team in their previous Champions League win over Galatasaray, they couldn't bring that level to this match.
Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler praised his team's performance, saying they were the better team in the second half and deserved their win.
Liverpool's performance at Brighton raises serious questions about their fitness and squad depth. Despite spending £450m in the summer, they lack a solid backup plan, which is evident in their inability to maintain their form after Champions League games. This season's slump is a worrying trend for the reigning champions, and it's unlikely they'll qualify for the Champions League with their current form.
