Liverpool's head coach, Arne Slot, is under increasing pressure to reverse the club's recent slump, which has seen them suffer nine defeats in their last 12 matches. This dismal run is the team's worst in 71 years. The poor performance has led to speculation about potential changes Slot might implement to get Liverpool back on track.

Slot's job security is reportedly shaky, despite a significant £450 million investment in the summer. The team's fragility was evident during a 4-1 Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven, where Slot struggled to fill his substitute quota. Key issues include players like Joe Gomez requiring painkillers to play, a lack of trust in Wataru Endo for important roles, the absence of a natural right-back, and inconsistent performances from Ibrahima Konate.

Despite the calls for major changes, Slot has indicated that a complete overhaul is not feasible due to the current system suiting the players and limited training time amidst a congested schedule. He stated that changing to a system with five defenders is not an option as he doesn't even have five available defenders. He believes that the current system best suits the players, who have likely played it throughout their careers. With games every few days, it's nearly impossible to change their entire footballing philosophy.

Slot remains confident that Liverpool's quality will ultimately prevail. He drew a parallel with Manchester City, who overcame a poor run last season to become title contenders. He believes the best way to improve the situation is for him and the team to bring the best out of the players.

There are reports that Slot is considering specific changes to address the team's defensive frailties. One potential adjustment involves trialing Joe Gomez alongside Virgil van Dijk in training to assess Gomez's potential as a starter.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has suggested that Slot should change the team's style or system to provide a more solid foundation in defense and midfield. This includes personnel changes and potentially using four center-backs to create a tight defense. Neville also proposed a narrow midfield four to provide more solidity.

Slot has previously used a 4-4-2 formation with Liverpool, achieving victories in both instances. While Slot is unlikely to make changes solely based on Neville's advice, he might consider tactical tweaks to provide a more solid foundation given the team's poor performance.