Following Liverpool's Champions League elimination by Paris St-Germain, Arne Slot expressed his disappointment, citing missed opportunities, injuries, and VAR decisions as contributing factors. This season, Liverpool has struggled to capitalize on their chances, with a significant disparity between their expected goals and actual goals scored. In the Champions League, they have underperformed, scoring 24 goals from 27.8 expected goals. However, their Premier League performance tells a slightly different story, with their goals total being just 0.65 below their expected goals.
The team's inability to convert big chances has been a major concern, with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk being among the players who have missed crucial opportunities. Injuries have also taken a toll, with key players like Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Alisson missing significant game time. Slot has also been critical of VAR decisions, feeling that they have unfairly gone against his team.
Despite these challenges, Slot remains optimistic about the team's future, citing the potential of young players like Ryan Gravenberch, Ekitike, and Wirtz. With six games remaining in the Premier League, Liverpool needs to secure a top-five finish to ensure Champions League qualification and build on their potential for next season.