“I Can’t Trust Him Anymore… He Put Me on the Edge Today” – Arne Slot Finally Loses Patience After Embarrassing Performance vs Nottingham Forest
Arne Slot has been calm for months, but what happened against Nottingham Forest finally pushed him past the breaking point. Liverpool’s defeat wasn’t just painful — it exposed a weakness Slot has been trying to hide all season. And this time, he didn’t sugar-coat anything. He said exactly what he has been holding back.
After the match, Slot didn’t protect his player. He didn’t try to spin it. He went straight to the problem.
“I can’t trust him anymore. He put me on the edge today,” Slot admitted bluntly.
“Whenever I play him in any crucial match, I become uneasy because I know he’s going to disappoint me. And I can’t even bench him because we don’t have a replacement… This is why we urgently need to sign the player we’ve been targeting.”
That statement shook the dressing room and sent a message to the entire fanbase: Slot is done being patient.
The Performance That Broke the Coach’s Patience
The player in question — whose name Slot refused to mention publicly — delivered a disasterclass at Anfield. Every bad decision, every failed duel, every misplaced pass added fuel to Slot’s frustration.
Instead of stepping up, he froze. Instead of helping Liverpool control the game, he became the main reason Forest gained confidence. What should have been routine moments turned into dangerous turnovers, and Slot’s touchline reactions told the full story. He was pacing, shouting, and gripping his head in disbelief.
This wasn’t a one-off mistake. Slot has watched this decline for weeks. Today was the final straw.
Liverpool Paid the Price
Nottingham Forest exploited the weakness ruthlessly.
Every time the ball reached this particular player, Forest pressed aggressively — knowing he couldn’t cope. Their second goal came directly from a mistake that left Slot fuming.
Liverpool looked like a team carrying a liability instead of fielding a complete XI.
And Slot made it clear: he’s done “protecting” players who don’t deliver.
“No Replacement” — The Root of the Problem
Slot’s admission that he can’t even bench the player says everything about Liverpool’s depth crisis.
Injuries. Suspensions. Fatigue.
Slot has been forced to depend on someone he doesn’t believe in anymore.
“This is exactly why we need a new signing,” he added.
Liverpool’s transfer plans, once just rumours, are now a full-blown necessity. Slot wants someone who can handle pressure, who can stay composed, who won’t crumble every time the match demands courage.
The Player Liverpool Want
Insiders say Slot has already pushed the board to accelerate the deal for a new midfielder — someone aggressive, reliable, and technically sharp. Slot wants a leader, not a liability.
Fans have been screaming for reinforcements.
Tonight, Slot confirmed that he agrees.
Message to the Board: Back Me or We Collapse
Slot’s comments weren’t just emotional. They were a warning.
Liverpool cannot survive the season with weak links in key positions.
The Premier League is unforgiving. Title challengers don’t carry passengers.
Slot’s frustration is clear:
He’s tired of gambling with a player he doesn’t trust.
He’s tired of watching points slip away.
And he’s tired of excuses.
The Big Question: Will the Board Act?
Liverpool’s January window just got hotter.
The manager wants a specific player.
The fans want change.
The dressing room now knows someone’s spot is up for grabs.
Slot has spoken his mind. Loudly. Publicly.
There is no going back from comments like this.
The message is simple:
Strengthen the squad, or prepare for more painful nights like this one.
If Liverpool want to stay in the title race, they must move fast — because Slot has lost trust, and trust at the top level is almost impossible to rebuild.