โI SHOULDNโT HAVE PICKED HIM!โ โ ARNE SLOTโS FURIOUS VERDICT AFTER GALATASARAY DEFEAT
Istanbul, September 30, 2025 โ Liverpoolโs 1-0 Champions League loss to Galatasaray has taken a sensational twist, with manager Arne Slot publicly admitting he regrets selecting one of his senior players for the match.
The Dutchman, visibly frustrated in his post-match press conference, suggested the player had likely worn the Liverpool shirt for the final time under his leadership โ a rare and brutal admission that stunned both fans and pundits.
Slotโs Blunt Statement
Slot didnโt sugarcoat his feelings:
โI regret picking him tonight. It may well be the last time he plays for me. At Liverpool, there is no room for this kind of performance. Standards must be met.โ
Such honesty is unusual at Anfield, where managers rarely call out individuals so directly. But after a night riddled with mistakes and lost momentum, Slotโs patience finally snapped.
A Costly Collapse
Liverpoolโs evening had already started poorly when Victor Osimhen converted a first-half penalty. But the bigger story came after the final whistle, as fans online quickly identified the unnamed player โ heavily criticized for sloppy passing, losing challenges, and offering little urgency when Liverpool needed leadership most.
Post-match stats painted an ugly picture: over 20% of passes misplaced, zero aerial duels won, and multiple times being beaten one-on-one. In the cauldron of RAMS Park, such lapses proved decisive.
End of the Road?
Slotโs remarks appear to signal the end for the player in question. While he avoided naming names, speculation is rampant among supporters, with many pointing toward long-standing underperformers. The Dutch coachโs stance makes clear that underachievement will no longer be tolerated in his rebuild.
Divided Fanbase
Reaction online was immediate and fiery:
- Some praised Slotโs ruthlessness, saying itโs the reality check Liverpool needed.
- Others worried the blunt comments could destabilize dressing-room morale.
- A few called it a โnecessary wake-up callโ after consecutive setbacks.
What It Means for Liverpool
With Alisson sidelined, defensive fragility exposed, and form stuttering, Liverpoolโs season is already under pressure. Slotโs statement all but confirms departures are looming โ whether in January or the summer โ as he looks to reshape the squad.
The defeat in Istanbul may cost the Reds in the short term, but the bigger picture is clear: Arne Slot is laying down the law, and anyone not up to standard will be shown the exit.
