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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.
WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION
Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.
Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.
The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.
French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.
“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”
Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.
His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.
Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.
He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.
But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.
Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”
JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE
Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.
Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.
They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.
On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.
Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.
He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.
As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.
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