A frustrating 2-1 defeat to Chelsea before the international break pushed the Reds down to second place for the first time in over a year, following earlier heartbreaks against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. With Arne Slot’s men trailing Arsenal by a single point, the upcoming clash against Manchester United is now being billed as a must-win.
Despite the unease, Michael Owen has urged calm. Speaking to Casino.co.uk, the former Liverpool striker backed both Salah and Isak to rediscover their rhythm soon.
> “Mo Salah isn’t having his best spell, but he’s fit, healthy, and you can never write him off,” Owen said confidently. “He’ll be back scoring before long. As for Isak, he’s still finding sharpness after missing pre-season, but there’s nothing to panic about.”
Owen also highlighted Hugo Ekitike as the standout among the new arrivals, praising his early impact and adaptation.
The ex-Ballon d’Or winner reminded fans that football can turn quickly:
> “A few weeks ago, everyone was talking about Liverpool’s perfect start. Now, three defeats later, people call it a crisis. That’s football — it changes fast. One win and the whole mood shifts again.”
With Salah, Isak, and Slot all under pressure to restore momentum, Liverpool’s next fixture could define whether this is just a stumble — or the start of something more serious. ⚡
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