Liverpool's Slot still below elite standard after 5-2 win

Liverpool's 5-2 win over West Ham was a statement on paper, but the match revealed that the team still falls short of the club's elite standard. The scoreline was emphatic, yet the performance was more opportunistic than dominant, with an xG of 1.75 against West Ham's 1.84 and three first‑half goals from corners.

Slot has moved away from a romantic, continental style toward a pragmatic approach, relying on set pieces and rehearsed routines. While the shift has produced nine set‑piece goals since January, defensive vulnerabilities in transition remain, indicating that the initial blueprint was misjudged.