Three defeats, two big absences, one puzzled Kop

Liverpool’s rough patch continues as Arne Slot’s side suffers three straight losses — their worst run since he replaced Klopp. Don Hutchison says missing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Díaz hurts most. The Reds trail Arsenal by a point after seven games.

Right now, Liverpool’s attack without Trent is like a guitar solo with no strings—technically possible, but nobody’s dancing.