BREAKING NEWS: Michael Owen Exposes Liverpool’s “Real Problem” — and It’s Not Slot or Salah! 🔴🔥
Liverpool legend Michael Owen has caused a major stir in the football world after claiming that the true cause of Liverpool’s current crisis isn’t manager Arne Slot or star forward Mohamed Salah — but rather two struggling figures in the team’s defensive core: Ibrahima Konaté and the club’s new goalkeeper.
Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s shocking 3-2 defeat to Brentford, which marked their fourth straight Premier League loss, Owen didn’t hold back his frustration.
“Slot is not the problem with this team,” Owen said.
“I don’t understand why people can’t see it — there’s one player who keeps destroying this club from the back. Only God knows how many times he’s cost us this season.”
He went on to single out Konaté and the goalkeeper as the “loopholes” in Liverpool’s defence — players who, in his view, have undone all of the team’s hard work in attack.
⚠️ Owen’s Brutal Assessment
Owen’s comments were direct, emotional, and deeply critical of Liverpool’s defensive discipline.
“Konaté is a strong defender, yes — but he switches off far too often,” Owen continued.
“He loses focus, he stops tracking runners, he makes basic mistakes. And as for the goalkeeper — he doesn’t command the box. Every cross, every long ball turns into panic. You can’t build a title-winning side on that.”
The defeat to Brentford has left Liverpool outside the top six, and the frustration among fans has reached boiling point.
💬 Fan Reaction: “Owen’s Just Saying What We’re All Thinking”
Within minutes, social media erupted with divided opinions:
- “Finally someone said it! You can’t blame Slot when Konaté keeps gifting goals.”
- “Owen is too harsh — Konaté has been left exposed by the midfield. The whole system is broken, not just him.”
Others accused Owen of being unnecessarily negative during a sensitive time for the team. Still, many agreed that Liverpool’s defensive instability has been their undoing in recent weeks.
🧠 Carragher Responds: “It’s More Complex Than That”
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher offered a more measured take on Owen’s explosive remarks during Sky Sports’ post-match coverage:
“I get where Michael is coming from,” Carragher admitted.
“Yes, individuals have made big mistakes. But when you lose four games in a row, it’s not just about one or two players. The midfield isn’t protecting enough, confidence is gone, and the keeper’s still finding his rhythm. It’s a mixture of things.”
Carragher’s comments struck a balance, acknowledging individual errors while highlighting Liverpool’s wider structural and psychological issues.
🔄 Slot’s Response: Change Incoming?
Inside sources at Anfield say that Arne Slot is privately furious with the defensive lapses that have cost Liverpool valuable points. The Dutch manager has reportedly considered dropping Konaté for the next Premier League fixture in an attempt to “reset the backline.”
Slot himself hinted at his frustration after the Brentford defeat:
“We keep making the same mistakes. It’s not about tactics anymore — it’s about focus, communication, and accountability.”
The Dutchman is said to be planning “drastic adjustments” to restore discipline and structure, especially with the team now in danger of missing out on European qualification.
📉 A Season on the Brink
What began as a season full of optimism under Arne Slot has spiraled into one of Liverpool’s most concerning runs in years. Defensive errors, shaky goalkeeping, and lapses in concentration have replaced the trademark intensity and cohesion that once defined the Reds.
Liverpool’s defensive record now ranks among the worst in the top half of the league, and fans at Anfield were audibly frustrated after the final whistle — some even chanting for “accountability and change.”
🔥 Owen’s Final Warning
Michael Owen ended his rant with a clear message to both players and fans:
“You can’t win titles without a solid backline. I love Liverpool, but until the defence gets sorted — until certain players start taking responsibility — we’re just fooling ourselves.”
His comments have added even more fuel to an already tense atmosphere surrounding the club.
⚽ The Big Question
Will Arne Slot stand by Konaté and the new goalkeeper — or will he make bold changes to rescue Liverpool’s season before it’s too late?
For now, the pressure is squarely on Liverpool’s defence to prove Michael Owen wrong and bring stability back to Anfield before the season slips away entirely.
