February 17th 2025.
Arne Slot's team is currently leading the Premier League title race, according to Darren Bent. He believes that only one thing could potentially prevent Liverpool from winning the title this season. On Sunday, Slot's side solidified their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory against Wolves at home. It was a hard-fought game for the Reds, as they failed to register a single shot in the second half, something that has never happened before at Anfield. This performance comes after their 2-2 draw with Everton earlier in the week, where they missed a chance to extend their lead to 12 points over Arsenal.
Despite their recent dip in performance, Bent is confident that Liverpool will soon be back to their usual dominant form. He believes that their current struggles are just a temporary blip and that their quality will shine through again. However, he also pointed out that an injury to their captain Virgil van Dijk could potentially throw the title race wide open. "They're not playing well, but they're still getting results," Bent said on the Kelly and Wrighty show. "That's why I think they will end up as champions."
Van Dijk has been a key player for Liverpool this season, barely missing any games. "That's the problem," Bent continued. "Their performances will go up again. I think this is just a blip. They might lose a game here and there, but with Liverpool's firepower, their performances will improve again at some point."
The former Tottenham striker also expressed his concern about Liverpool's defense without van Dijk. "My only worry is Virgil. If they lose him to injury, I don't think Liverpool fans would feel as comfortable," he said. While players like Quansah, Gomez, and Konate are all talented, having van Dijk alongside them brings a sense of calm and stability to the defense. "You take him out of the equation, and it's just those players, and that's when I'm not sure," Bent added.
After Sunday's win, Slot praised his team for their gritty performance, especially in the second half. "It was a huge relief at the end, especially after what happened on Wednesday," he said. "Those last eight minutes, and especially the last minute where we conceded a goal, were frustrating because we know that moment can have an impact on future games." Slot also acknowledged that the last-minute equalizer against Everton had an effect on their mindset during the game against Wolves. "I think you saw today, for the first time this season, we were a bit shaky after conceding late against Everton. That was still in our heads, and that's why we were so furious on Wednesday."
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