“This game doesn’t need them – if they play tomorrow we’ll be humiliated”: Jurgen Klopp names TWO players Arne Slot must drop against Arsenal**
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly delivered a brutal warning ahead of today’s huge Premier League clash against Arsenal, naming two Liverpool players he believes must be dropped immediately if the Reds are to avoid a humiliating defeat.
Liverpool travel into the high-stakes encounter under massive pressure, with new boss Arne Slot facing one of his toughest tests yet against a well-drilled Arsenal side chasing the title.
And according to reports close to the former Liverpool boss, Klopp has not held back.
“THIS GAME DOESN’T NEED THEM” – KLOPP’S STRONG MESSAGE
Klopp is said to have made it clear that sentiment must be put aside for a match of this magnitude.
“This game doesn’t need them. If they play tomorrow, we’ll be humiliated,” Klopp reportedly warned.
The German believes that Arsenal’s intensity, pressing, and pace could expose certain weaknesses in Liverpool’s setup — especially if Arne Slot sticks with players who have struggled in recent big games.
THE TWO PLAYERS KLOPP WANTS DROPPED
While Klopp stopped short of a public attack, sources claim he specifically pointed to two senior players whose recent performances have raised serious concerns:
Defensive vulnerability against quick attackers Poor decision-making under pressure Lack of intensity in high-tempo matches
Against an Arsenal side packed with pace, movement, and confidence, Klopp feels starting them would be a huge tactical risk.
A MESSAGE FOR ARNE SLOT
This warning puts Arne Slot in a difficult position. Dropping experienced players in such a massive fixture could spark controversy — but ignoring the advice could prove costly.
Slot is still in the process of stamping his authority on the squad, and tonight’s lineup will send a strong message about whether reputation or performance comes first.
LIVERPOOL VS ARSENAL: NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES
Arsenal have punished mistakes ruthlessly this season, and Klopp believes Liverpool must:
Stay compact defensively Match Arsenal’s energy Select players who can handle pressure, not hide from it
Anything less, he fears, could end in embarrassment.
FINAL WORD
Whether Arne Slot listens or not remains to be seen, but one thing is clear:
Team selection could decide everything.
Kick-off is fast approaching — and Liverpool fans will soon find out if Slot heeds Klopp’s explosive warning… or learns the hard way.