"I AM RESPONSIBLE": ARNE SLOT TAKES FULL BLAME FOR LIVERPOOL'S HUMILIATING SLUMP
Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes full responsibility for his team's disastrous 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The loss marks Liverpool's 8th defeat in 11 games, leaving their title defence in tatters.
Arne Slot took ownership of Liverpool's disappointing performance and insisted that he was completely accountable for the collapse of the Premier League champions' title aspirations.
Nottingham Forest achieved their most impressive victory during Sean Dyche's tenure, as the former Everton manager watched his squad secure a 3-0 triumph with goals from the outstanding defender Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Liverpool has now suffered eight losses in their last eleven games, placing them in the lower portion of the league standings with a negative goal difference, and they might conclude the weekend trailing league leaders Arsenal by eleven points.
Slot stated, "I want to emphasisestated, "emphasise that I am accountable for the current defeats. emphasise""
"Responsibility lies with you during victories, but also during losses. I can never find enough justifications for the outcomes we have achieved. That is far from adequate, and I take responsibility for it."
"It is my responsibility whether we win or lose. I also observe that the team – a"—andnd the fans who remained until the end—persist—and—persist in trying until the end. This was not the case at Manchester City (two weeks ago), but in every other match we have played, we have been the dominant team and have been able to generate opportunities. ""
Slot has taken full responsibility for the Premier League champions’ title defence" falling apart.d "Iapart.
It was an eighth defeat in 11 for Liverpool, who are now in the bottom half of the table with a negative goal difference and could end the weekend 11 points behind leaders Arsenal
"Recently, we consistently miss our chances, and the goals we concede—that Arsenal. The trend will not persist throughout the entire season. However, we require that moment of energy, scoring a goal. If you are performing well and score a goal to take a 1-0 lead, the opposing team becomes demoralised.
"But the reverse occurred. . . they received a significant energy boost from scoring the opening goal. I observe numerous instances where, under normal circumstances, the outcome would have been different, but we are currently in a challenging situation, and you need to exert even more effort when things are not progressing in your favour."
Forest's opening goal was contentious due to winger Dan Ndoye being in goalkeeper Alisson's line of sight when Murillo scored, resembling Virgil van Dijk's disallowed header against Manchester City two weeks prior.
However, Slot stated, "Nobody desires to hear my opinions on referee decisions after a 3-0 home defeat to Forest. I should first assess myself and my team, but it demonstrates how a goal can alter the momentum of a game."
"Previously, I was merely awaiting our goal. Subsequently, we scarcely created anything."
Meanwhile, Dyche expressed delight with his team's performance, stating that the 'fundamentals' secured the victory for Forest.
He commented that despite their intense efforts in practice throughout the week, there's still work to be done to mould them into his ideal team. His approach remains straightforward, firmly believing that fundamental principles are timeless and essential.
He mentioned that the team leveraged their previous victory at Anfield as a turning point. Celebrating the win is important for both the supporters and the team, but they must refocus for the next challenge. Although challenges persist, this victory serves as a significant step forward.
He highlighted their commitment to the unglamorous, demanding aspects of the game, which enabled them to maintain focus on their objective. He praised this aspect as outstanding. He also mentioned altering the game plan, focusing on longer passes instead of short ones. He believed that they varied their strategies effectively, crediting the players for their adaptability.
ALISSON "OPEN" TO LIVERPOOL EXIT AS JUVENTUS PREPARE MASSIVE SWAP DEAL OFFER
With Alisson Becker open to a Juventus move, Liverpool is scouring the market for a replacement ahead of a major summer rebuild.
Liverpool isn’t just sitting around; it’s actively searching for someone to take Alisson Becker’s spot since Juventus looks serious about making a bid for their veteran keeper. Even though Alisson’s got a year left on his deal after the club triggered an extension back in March, he might leave this summer.
He’s been Liverpool’s go-to guy in goal since he arrived from Roma in 2018; he’s played 332 games, cost £67 million, and for years, he was untouchable. But injuries have piled up during the 2025/26 season, and it’s starting to look like his time at Anfield could be coming to an end.
Juventus are now right in the mix. Apparently, Alisson isn’t against the idea of leaving Liverpool, and Juventus could even throw their own goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio, into the deal for the Brazilian.
Juve are ready to offer Alisson a contract running through the summer of 2028, with an extra year as an option. Sky Sports says Liverpool already knows what’s happening and is getting their ducks in a row before a massive transfer window.
The club’s facing a big summer. Salah and Robertson are going, and now they might need a new keeper too. Giorgi Mamardashvili has stepped up when Alisson was out, playing 18 games across all competitions, but he’s injured himself, leaving Slot with just Freddie Woodman as his only fit option.
Recently, Slot was asked if losing Alisson at the same time as Robertson and Salah would be too much. He said, “The club makes decisions it thinks are right. If this happens, there's a reason behind it, maybe another good reason why we did what we did.”
He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t make transfers on a whim. Decisions are thought through, with the club’s interests always at heart.
Regarding keeping Alisson for his experience, Slot admitted that’s one argument, but there are others and, ultimately, the club will decide what’s best. Alisson’s contract still has a year left.
When pressed about Juventus, Slot replied, “Ali’s main focus is clear; he wants to get back in goal for Liverpool as soon as possible and then play for Brazil. That’s his short- and mid-term future.”
LIVERPOOL WARNED TO OFFER CURTIS JONES NEW CONTRACT BEFORE 14-MONTH DEADLINE
Analysis: Curtis Jones’ elite passing stats and why Jermaine Pennant believes Liverpool cannot afford to lose the versatile midfielder.
Liverpool really needs to sort out a new contract for Curtis Jones before they make the same mistake it did with Luis Diaz. That’s what the Inside Liverpool panel thinks, especially now that Diaz is lighting up Bayern Munich and making Liverpool’s transfer moves look pretty questionable.
Bayern’s front three, with Diaz in the mix, have racked up 100 goals across all competitions this season – the first time any non-Spanish team has done that. Diaz himself has bagged 26 goals in 46 matches and just scored against PSG in the Champions League semi-final.
Looking back, Liverpool probably wish they hadn’t let Diaz walk for £65 million last summer. Since then, fans at Anfield haven’t seen anyone who brings what he did: that relentless pressing, always looming as a threat on the counter. Sure, they’ve brought in Rio Ngumoha, a teenager, just 17, but Arne Slot, the coach, knows you can’t just expect him to fill those shoes right away.
On talkSPORT’s Inside Liverpool, Jermaine Pennant, who has played for the club, said that Liverpool has to bring in another proven attacker over the summer. Pennant’s point: Diaz was great whether he played in the middle or on the left, and Liverpool needs someone with that kind of flexibility. You don’t want to sign a backup like Hugo Ekitike and then end up overcrowding with too many strikers when the main guy returns.
Now, Jones could end up in the same boat this summer. There’s a lot of uncertainty around his future, and when you look at the numbers, he’s only got 14 months left on his contract. Several clubs in England and Europe are watching, and he’s only started 15 games for Liverpool this season.
Even though he hasn’t played much, Jones is impressing; he’s second only to Rodri in midfielder passes per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He’s also ranked second behind Moises Caicedo for passing accuracy, and right behind Rayan Cherki for carries. Pennant said the club can’t afford to let him go: Jones is so versatile; you can play him anywhere in midfield or even right back. He knows the club, loves it, and helps connect the squad.
Jones has been one of the top performers recently. Pennant thinks Liverpool should offer him a new deal, especially since the squad is thinning out and they’ve already lost Trent Alexander-Arnold. In the end, it’s up to Jones if he wants to stay or move for more game time, but Liverpool has to make the offer while they still can.
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