'Liverpool will not be able to win the Premier League'

Roy Keane thinks Liverpool is going through a severe crisis following the 0-3 loss to Manchester City, and Jamie Carragher points out that Ibrahima Konate is the central issue in the defense.

The big clash at Etihad ended with a heavy defeat for coach Arne Slot's team. Despite recent wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Liverpool quickly came back down to earth as Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and Jeremy Doku scored, marking Liverpool's fifth loss this Premier League season. This result dropped The Kop to eighth place, eight points behind league leaders Arsenal — a worrying gap.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Roy Keane expressed his disappointment: “Right now, you cannot see Liverpool winning the title. They have lost five matches already. The attack can score, but the defense is really poor.”

He emphasized: “The way they conceded goals today shows this is a real crisis. A club like Liverpool cannot lose seven out of their last ten games and still claim everything is fine.”

Keane stated Liverpool's previous victories were just “short-lived illusions,” and that the team lacks both cohesion and fighting spirit. “Man City looked stronger, more technical, and much fitter. Liverpool appeared weak today, especially in defense,” he added.

Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher — former Liverpool captain and current Sky Sports analyst — did not hesitate to name Konate as the biggest problem: “I have no idea what Konate is trying to do. Whenever Liverpool concedes or faces issues, he is the main cause.” Carragher also pointed out that the French center-back has been frequently absent due to injury and has failed to maintain the necessary consistency in defense.

The defeat to Man City not only exposed tactical weaknesses but also revealed Liverpool's deteriorating morale. The image of Virgil van Dijk helplessly watching the ball go into the net clearly reflects the team's struggles. Arne Slot admitted the team “played better in the second half,” but by then, the outcome was decided.

On the other hand, Man City showed a strong revival after their loss to Aston Villa. Roy Keane praised Guardiola's team: “This reminds me of the old City — full of energy, disciplined, and everything running smoothly. Arsenal should be wary.”

With declining form, shaky defense, and mounting pressure, Arne Slot's Liverpool faces a real challenge. If improvements are not made quickly, Roy Keane's warning may come true — that “a comprehensive crisis is engulfing Anfield.”

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