The Reds have slumped further down the Premier League standings to 12th after a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Rivals Everton and Manchester United are both above Liverpool as things stand, summing up their dire start.
This is the first time in more than a decade the club have been in the bottom half of the table. Last season, Liverpool conceded 41 goals altogether, and they have already shipped 20 goals in the opening 12 matches during this campaign.
Speaking to Tribal Football in association with CoinCasino, Hamann believes manager Arne Slot must now fight for the top four as the club lower their expectations.
“11 points now with 12 games gone. Arsenal have been pretty flawless in the league so far and also in the Champions League. To make up 11 points, you've got to win 6, 7, 8, 9 on the bounce.
“So, I think now it’s over in the title race, I think they've got a fight on their hands to finish in the top four. I think this is what the target should be now.
“Obviously, they've got other issues to think about than the league table at the moment, but I think they've got a huge fight on their hands to finish in the top four.”
Liverpool have suffered eight defeats in their last 11 matches in all competitions, and the loss to Forest equalled their worst Premier League loss at Anfield in history.
Slot faces PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night before coming up against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. Both games represent perfect chances to turn the side around as pressure mounts on the Dutchman from frustrated fans who believe he should be sacked despite his success last season.