Are FSG letting Liverpool drift?

In this episode of The Athletic FC Podcast, host Ayo Akinwole and guests Simon Hughes and Matt Slater analyze Liverpool's recent 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, which has put significant pressure on the team's season. The discussion begins with the general sentiment of disappointment from players like Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai, who echoed the sentiment that the team lacked fighting spirit.

Slater admits that the team's problems run deeper than Salah's performance, stating that many players need to evaluate their contributions. The conversation shifts to the broader issues surrounding the club, including the perception of management by FSG and their failed plans for multi-club ownership. The hosts express concern about Liverpool's ability to remain competitive in both domestic and European football without a clear direction.

Michael Edwards' return as a key figure in the organization has raised questions due to his frustrations with the lack of progress, especially regarding potential acquisitions of other clubs. The episode concludes with an ongoing debate about whether Liverpool's current drift is a result of mismanagement or a deeper systemic issue within the club, emphasizing the urgency for strategic decisions moving forward.