Liverpool are just weeks away from reclaiming the Premier League title, but instead of euphoria, a sense of unease and disappointment hangs over Anfield. Arne Slot’s men may be on the verge of equaling Manchester United’s record 20 top-flight titles, yet recent failures and contract chaos have cast a shadow over their success.
A humiliating League Cup final defeat to Newcastle and a Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain have derailed Liverpool’s ambitions of a historic season, exposing the squad’s weaknesses at the worst possible time. The once-dominant Reds looked lethargic at Wembley as Newcastle ended their 70-year trophy drought, while Mohamed Salah—a symbol of Liverpool’s attacking prowess—has failed to score in four of his last five matches.
Even as they hold a commanding 12-point lead in the Premier League with nine games to go, concerns over the team’s long-term future are intensifying. Star players Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract at the end of the season, fueling speculation that Liverpool’s golden era could be on the verge of collapse.
Van Dijk has already admitted he has
no idea if he will stay beyond this season, while Salah is being lured by Saudi Arabia’s mega-money contracts and Real Madrid continue to circle Alexander-Arnold. Slot has tried to shrug off questions about their futures, but with no contract extensions in sight, fears of a mass exodus are growing.
What was meant to be a season of triumph and transition now risks becoming a bittersweet farewell to an iconic squad.Can Liverpool finish the job in the Premier League, or will their off-field turmoil prove too much to ignore?
