Motherwell's form has faltered after a League Cup loss to Stenhousemuir, with the team now on a run of three straight league defeats. They sit ninth in the Scottish Premiership with eight points from seven games heading into the international break.
A much-changed side was beaten by second-tier Stenhousemuir in the cup. League form has since collapsed, with losses to Rangers, Aberdeen, and a 2-1 defeat at Dundee before the hiatus. That result at Dens Park saw Alex Lowry pull one back just before half-time, but it wasn't enough.
The team's early-season struggles come after a European campaign under new manager Alfred Johansson. His tenure has been eventful, but the recent dip is a concern. The extended break offers a chance for reflection and adjustment.
With the pause in play, attention turns to a daunting return to action. Motherwell host league leaders Celtic at Fir Park on 11 October.
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