Arne Slot believes Liverpool can still become the dominant side he envisages this season.
However, he insists progress depends on fixing costly problems from set pieces.
Liverpool have climbed to fifth after a difficult first half of the campaign.
Slot admits their league position remains below his expectations.
He said recent results have been tight and sometimes fortunate.
Liverpool must reach a level where luck no longer decides outcomes.
Set pieces have hurt Liverpool at both ends of the pitch.
Only Bournemouth have conceded more set-piece goals this season.
Liverpool have also scored far fewer from dead-ball situations than rivals.
Slot stressed these issues cannot excuse dropped points.
He expects improvement as players gain fitness and familiarity.
Slot remains confident the team’s strongest performances are still to come.
