Arne Slot Frustrated After Another Liverpool Defeat — Blames Fixture Schedule for Team’s Poor Run

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has voiced his frustration following the Reds’ shocking 3-2 loss to Brentford, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat and adding to what has been a nightmare October for the club.The Dutch boss, who last tasted league victory on September 20 when Liverpool comfortably beat Everton at Anfield, believes the fixture congestion is partly to blame for his side’s struggles.In the match at the Gtech Community Stadium, Dango Ouattara put Brentford ahead early, followed by Kevin Schade’s strike before Milos Kerkez pulled one back just before halftime. Despite Mohamed Salah’s late goal, Igor Thiago’s penalty sealed victory for the Bees, leaving Liverpool six points off the pace and sitting sixth in the table.Speaking after the game, Slot didn’t hide his frustration:> “Teams have found a way to play against us, and we haven’t discovered the right response yet,” he said. “It doesn’t help that we keep going behind early, and conceding goals like this makes it impossible to compete at the top.”Slot went on to mention the constant changes and hectic schedule as key reasons behind the team’s poor form:> “When you change so much during the summer, it’s expected to be a bit bumpy. But four losses in a row? That’s not what I anticipated. And I’m not making excuses, but out of our last six games, five were away. That doesn’t make things easier.”Liverpool fans, however, aren’t convinced. Many supporters took to social media expressing frustration at Slot’s remarks, suggesting he should focus on fixing the team rather than pointing fingers at the fixture list. Some even speculated about tension behind the scenes and questioned whether the manager could handle the pressure.As criticism mounts, Liverpool now look to bounce back in their upcoming League Cup clash against Crystal Palace, before returning to Premier League action in early November. Slot’s side will also prepare for a Champions League showdown with Real Madrid, a game that could define their season — and perhaps, Slot’s future at Anfield.