Liverpool entered the 2024‑25 campaign with optimism after a flurry of high‑profile signings, among them a British‑record £125 million acquisition of Alexander Isak. Early results were promising, with the club opening the season with seven consecutive victories that briefly placed them at the summit of the Premier League.
The momentum was shattered on 3 July 2025 when Diogo Jota, a key attacking figure, was killed in a car accident. The tragedy was compounded days later by a separate incident in which a vehicle ploughed into a crowd, injuring 134 people and casting a pall over the club’s celebrations.
A manager at odds with his star
Manager Arne Slot’s tactical adjustments, notably the benching of Mohamed Salah, sparked a public outburst from the Egyptian forward, who questioned his future at Anfield. Salah’s remarks added a layer of uncertainty to a squad already grappling with the loss of its star.
Injuries further destabilised the lineup. Alexander Isak suffered a leg fracture shortly after scoring against Tottenham, while Hugo Ekitiké’s season ended abruptly with an Achilles rupture. Other newcomers such as Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez also faced setbacks, leaving the team thin on depth.
A string of heavy defeats — including a 3‑0 loss to Manchester City and a 2‑0 reverse to Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League — extinguished any remaining hopes of silverware. Even a hat‑trick by Erling Haaland against Liverpool in the FA Cup underscored the defensive frailties that plagued the side.
By the season’s end Liverpool had failed to defend their title and exited multiple competitions early, marking a campaign that will be remembered more for its off‑field tragedies than its on‑field achievements.