Liverpool manager Arne Slot has unleashed scathing criticism of one of his own players—even after the Reds’ narrow victory over Arsenal. Speaking in front of Fabrizio Romano’s cameras at Anfield, Slot didn’t hold back, calling a ‘lazy cameo’ from the unnamed player unacceptable and insisting it’s time for the club to cut ties.
Honestly,” Slot erupted, “surely he needs to be sold during the summer. He’s one of my mistake signings. He can’t do anything right—it was a terrible mistake having him in my team.” The manager’s fury was palpable as he singled out the player’s poor impact—despite the win—as a liability: “He needs to go. We—the fans, the club, everyone—are in support. We no longer need him.”
The comments came moments after Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Arsenal—thanks to a brilliant free-kick—and yet, Slot’s focus shifted immediately to this player who he claimed “failed to meet expectations” and turned in a performance bordering on toxic indifference.
From the Anfield stands to social media, fans were quick to react:
- On Twitter, frustrated supporters echoed Slot’s sentiments, pleading for the club to cut losses and move on. One fan posted: “If he’s that bad, we want him gone. No place at Liverpool for that level of laziness.”
- Fan forums were awash with speculation about whether this “mistake signing” could be pushed out before next season. The sense of betrayal was strong—many had expected more despite the modest lower-tier contributions.
What makes Slot’s reaction so remarkable is the timing. Typically, managers avoid publicly condemning players immediately after a win. Yet Slot did the opposite—declaring loyalty to standards over results.