LIVERPOOL BOSS ARNE SLOT TOLD TO ACT FAST
Alan Pardew says Liverpool's defensive instability stems from rotating Andy Robertson. The pundit urges Arne Slot to reinstate the Scot to fix the Reds' inconsistent form ahead of facing Man Utd.
Despite being the reigning champions, Liverpool's defence has shown signs of wear and tear under Arne Slot. TalkSPORT deserves praise for bringing attention to remarks made by former Premier League manager Alan Pardew, who feels that the Reds' inconsistency results from their frequent rotation in the full-back positions. His answer is straightforward. Reintroduce Andy Robertson to the side.
A Full-Back Instability That Is Unsettling
Following a late loss to Chelsea, Liverpool came back from the international break in second place in the standings. They had already lost two league games in seven games, compared to just four during the entire 2024–25 season when they won the championship. Uncertainty at the back has been the cause of that decline.
Slot has favoured strategic experimentation, choosing new combinations nearly every week. Pardew wondered why it made sense to destroy a working plan. "They (Liverpool) have not really played one brilliant game, I do not think," he stated on TalkSPORT's Final Word show. "He (Slot) has made a lot of changes," he continued. The crew is full of talented individuals.
The full-back carousel has been the main source of worry. Robertson has made just two starts this season since Milos Kerkez was added last summer. "I believe there has been a problem switching the two full-backs; Andy Robertson has been outstanding for Scotland this week. Pardew said, "I do not think they have looked as good at the back. " It is hard to argue. Even if the Scotland captain continues to excel at the international level, he gets displaced despite never failing Liverpool.
On the other side, things are almost out of control. Right-backs Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, and even midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai have all been selected. It is one thing to rotate in midfield. It is something else entirely to rotate your defensive width.
Salah is still trying to find Spark.
The decline in output from Mohamed Salah was another hot topic. Most forwards would consider six goal contributions in ten games to be decent, but for the Egyptian, it is a lull. With Manchester United on the horizon, Pardew felt certain that a spectacular performance was on the horizon. Mo (Salah) has not been at his best since signing the new contract. I believe Liverpool will win that game and that he will make a spectacular comeback. I am excited for the game, which should be fantastic to watch.
His optimism is supported by history. Salah has made a living by answering questions about his form. If Liverpool wants to go back into their early-season groove, Slot will need him to start playing well again.
The Ideal Reset Is Offered by Manchester United Clash
Slot is now getting ready for a significant test against well-known opponents at Anfield. Since March 2018, Manchester United has only triumphed over Liverpool once in the league. Pardew is right to believe that Liverpool will win that game, but only if critical positions are stable again. The upcoming weeks may be shaped by Slot's agreement with his assessment.
MOHAMED SALAH SET TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL: FENERBAHCE PREPARE STUNNING THREE-YEAR CONTRACT OFFER
After a decade at Anfield, Mohamed Salah's next move is the talk of football. Will he join Messi or stay in European leagues?
Mohamed Salah looks set to leave Liverpool this summer, and it sounds like he wants to stay in Europe. One of the hottest rumours right now is about Fenerbahçe; they’re ready to offer him a three-year deal worth around £52 million. That’s a huge pay packet, but probably not as big as what he’d get in Saudi Arabia.
Salah’s been on Merseyside for almost a decade, and it’s hard to overstate just how much he’s done for Liverpool. Since joining in 2017 with Jurgen Klopp in charge, he’s picked up two Premier League titles, a Champions League medal, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. Pretty impressive, honestly. But this season hasn’t gone his way, and new boss Arne Slot dropped him for a few games after his form dipped. When Salah announced in March that he’d be leaving, people started up with transfer rumours right away.
In recent years, clubs from the Saudi Pro League have shown considerable interest. Last year, Al Ittihad went as far as slapping a £150 million offer on the table, but Liverpool turned it down.
Now the story goes that Salah wants to stay in Europe even though he’d pocket way more in Saudi Arabia. Reports out of Egypt claim Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho’s old club, have already sat down with Salah’s agent. They apparently laid out their big plans, offering £17.3 million a year with a three-year contract, and they want to build the team around him to end their league title drought stretching back to 2014.
There’s also talk of Real Madrid getting involved. Still, their transfer policy usually steers clear of handing massive contracts to players pushing the end of their careers, even superstars like Salah. Clubs in Italy, like Roma, Juventus, and Inter Milan, are keeping tabs on him too. And just to make things more interesting, someone floated the idea of Salah joining up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in the MLS, though the league's salary cap throws a wrench into that.
At this point, everybody’s watching Salah’s next move; the only certainty is that he won’t be short of offers when he finally says goodbye to Liverpool.
WHY IS LIVERPOOL HESITATING TO HIRE XABI ALONSO DESPITE OVERWHELMING FAN SUPPORT?
Liverpool has contacted Real Madrid to investigate Xabi Alonso’s tenure, as pressure grows on current manager Arne Slot at Anfield.
Liverpool have reached out to Real Madrid to ask about Xabi Alonso, but honestly, there’s some debate going on behind the scenes. People have been talking about Alonso stepping in at Anfield, especially since Arne Slot’s season hasn’t gone over well. Fans let out some boos after that 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and the mood is pretty tense. Even though Slot led Liverpool to a league title last year, quite a few supporters seem fed up with him and would rather see Alonso take charge.
But Spanish outlet AS says Liverpool have contacted Real Madrid to get the inside scoop on what happened during Alonso’s time at the club. It sounds like the decision-makers at Liverpool are starting to feel unsure about him, and they might actually stick with Slot for another season.
Alonso landed the Real Madrid job last summer after doing wonders at Bayer Leverkusen. Still, just six months in, Madrid let him go, reportedly because the locker room was falling apart. Liverpool’s relationship with Real Madrid is strong, and they apparently want some honest feedback – kind of like asking for a reference from a past employer, which isn’t unusual.
Liverpool’s spot in next year’s Champions League is almost locked in, but with two games left, it’s not guaranteed yet. When asked about the boos, Slot admitted he has some work to do to win fans over.
He said, “Not this season. Fans won’t change their minds now. But if we get the summer we’re planning, I’m convinced we’ll be a different team next season. Results, style, everything. It’s not always easy, though. Sometimes you know what needs fixing, but getting what you want isn’t so simple. This season, it’s been pretty clear what we’re missing. We’re trying to solve it, but one issue is simply having enough fit players. Still, our guys show every week in the second half that they’re giving everything they’ve got.”
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