Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he is "worried" for Arne Slot’s future following a humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, but he does not want to see the manager sacked. The former captain criticised the lack of fighting spirit in the squad after a run of only one win from their last five games in all competitions.
Liverpool legend John Barnes has jumped to the defence of under-fire manager Arne Slot, urging the club to avoid the temptation of appointing former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a mounting crisis at Anfield, the former England international believes the Dutchman deserves more time to fix the team's current slump.
Mohamed Salah’s decision to call time on his glittering Liverpool career has sent shockwaves through Anfield, but sensational new claims suggest the Egyptian was forced out by Arne Slot. As the legendary forward prepares for his final months on Merseyside, a close confidant has pointed the finger directly at the Dutch manager for fracturing the relationship beyond repair.
Pep Guardiola insisted last month that Real Madrid were not his biggest rivals during his time at Manchester City, instead giving that particular honour to Liverpool. He did at least clarify that he meant Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, which is just as well after Arne Slot's Reds failed to cause Guardiola any stress while he watched his side run out 4-0 winners in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final from the comfort of his seat in the stands.
Liverpool's difficult campaign reached a new nadir on Saturday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by a rampant Manchester City. The 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium has turned up the heat on manager Arne Slot, who watched his side collapse following a promising start to the quarter-final tie.
The Arne Slot era at Liverpool reached a new low on Saturday as the travelling Reds fans turned their backs on the team during a devastating 4-0 FA Cup exit at Manchester City. With the game well beyond reach, thousands of supporters opted for an early exit while making their preferred replacement for the Dutchman crystal clear.
Arne Slot delivered a blistering assessment of Liverpool's defensive collapse after they were dumped out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Despite a competitive opening half-hour, the Reds fell apart as Erling Haaland's clinical hat-trick sent Pep Guardiola's side into a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final.
Liverpool fans were left disappointed as record-signing Alexander Isak was omitted from the squad to face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Despite his return to training, the Reds have opted for a cautious approach with the Swedish striker following a long-term layoff.
