Liverpool Faces Turmoil and Challenges After Premier League Triumph
Liverpool won the 2024-25 Premier League title and celebrated with a parade on 26 May. However, within 24 hours of the celebration, a car crash on the parade route injured more than 130 people, resulting in a lengthy jail sentence for Paul Doyle.
The club endured a period marked by tragedy and grief, notably the death of Diogo Jota in July, contributing to seven months of turmoil for players and staff.
Liverpool began the 2025-26 season poorly, suffering nine defeats in 12 games and conceding 10 goals in the last three matches, marking their worst run since the 1953-54 season.
The club invested heavily during the transfer window with high-profile signings including Alexander Isak for £125 million, Florian Wirtz for £116 million, and Hugo Ekitiké for £79 million, totaling over £440 million in spending and increasing expectations for further titles.
Injuries have further impacted the squad: Alexander Isak sustained a fractured leg in a 2-1 win at Tottenham and is out for at least a few months; Giovanni Leoni suffered an ACL injury on his debut and is out for the season; Mohamed Salah has been unavailable due to AFCON duties.
Arne Slot remains the head coach despite criticism over tactics and selections. He is seen as enduring a very challenging period and requiring time to stabilise the team.
Liverpool's next game is at home against Wolves, who have accumulated just two points from 17 games and are on course to be the Premier League's worst-performing side this season, raising expectations of a straightforward home win.
