The drama never stops at Anfield, and today it’s manager Arne Slot who has left fans furious with a decision many are calling one of the boldest—and most reckless—choices of his tenure so far.
Ahead of Liverpool’s crucial Premier League showdown, Slot confirmed that Alexander Isak, fresh off a jaw-dropping display against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, will not be guaranteed a place in the starting lineup.
Slot’s words were blunt:
“Just because he performed well in our last game against Atletico Madrid doesn’t guarantee him that he will start today. I already have my starter before he came.”
The statement has set social media ablaze. Supporters who watched Isak torment Atletico with his pace, pressing, and goal threat cannot believe the striker may be benched for such an important clash. Many see it as a repeat of past mistakes, where in-form players were overlooked in favor of pre-set plans.
Frustrated fans wrote online:
- “If Isak doesn’t start after a game like that, what message does it send?”
- “He’s our most dangerous forward right now. Bench him and we’re handing the game away before it even begins.”
Pundits have also weighed in, warning that Slot risks killing Liverpool’s attacking momentum at the worst possible moment. With Everton known for frustrating Liverpool in these fiery derbies, critics fear that sidelining the club’s most confident striker could hand the Blues an advantage.
The anger is summed up across fan forums in one loud refrain:
“ANOTHER HUGE MISTAKE FROM ARNE SLOT—WHAT IS HE THINKING?”
With the Premier League title race heating up and Champions League battles demanding consistency, Slot’s judgment is under scrutiny like never before. If this gamble fails, the backlash will be brutal.
One thing is certain: the Isak debate has already divided the fanbase—and kickoff hasn’t even arrived.
