Arne Slot's decision to keep Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup despite his subpar performances has raised eyebrows at Anfield, with many questioning the Dutch manager's judgment.
In an era where elite football must function as a cohesive unit, Slot's reluctance to drop Salah has become a major issue. The 33-year-old forward may be one of the most thrillingly productive goalscorers in the league, but his own weaknesses are now being exposed by the team's imbalance. The lack of physicality and midfield presence is allowing stronger opponents to dominate Liverpool, with Salah struggling to make an impact.
The former Ajax boss has made this into a major problem by refusing to adapt to changing circumstances. Slot's rebuild should be about finding solutions, not perpetuating the same mistakes that led to the team's recent struggles. The international break provides an opportunity for Slot to reassess his lineup and pick a team solely on merit and future needs.
Salah is indeed 33 years old, small, and nearing the end of his career, making it hard to justify his continued presence in the starting XI. His contract was a major factor in Liverpool's decision-making process, but £36m per year for two more years may be too much to bear. It's time for Slot to take a step back and re-evaluate his strategy.
Slot himself is under pressure to prove that he can make the right decisions on the pitch. His leadership style has been called into question, with some speculating about the power imbalance between the generational star player and the affable Dutch single-season wonder. Has Slot become too reliant on Salah's magic, rather than trusting in his own team's abilities?
The time for excuses is over; it's time for action. Liverpool must find a way to balance their attack with their defense and midfield presence. The international break offers a chance for Slot to make some much-needed changes and start building a more cohesive unit. Anything less would be a missed opportunity, leaving fans wondering if they're stuck in the past rather than looking towards a brighter future.
In an era where elite football must function as a cohesive unit, Slot's reluctance to drop Salah has become a major issue. The 33-year-old forward may be one of the most thrillingly productive goalscorers in the league, but his own weaknesses are now being exposed by the team's imbalance. The lack of physicality and midfield presence is allowing stronger opponents to dominate Liverpool, with Salah struggling to make an impact.
The former Ajax boss has made this into a major problem by refusing to adapt to changing circumstances. Slot's rebuild should be about finding solutions, not perpetuating the same mistakes that led to the team's recent struggles. The international break provides an opportunity for Slot to reassess his lineup and pick a team solely on merit and future needs.
Salah is indeed 33 years old, small, and nearing the end of his career, making it hard to justify his continued presence in the starting XI. His contract was a major factor in Liverpool's decision-making process, but £36m per year for two more years may be too much to bear. It's time for Slot to take a step back and re-evaluate his strategy.
Slot himself is under pressure to prove that he can make the right decisions on the pitch. His leadership style has been called into question, with some speculating about the power imbalance between the generational star player and the affable Dutch single-season wonder. Has Slot become too reliant on Salah's magic, rather than trusting in his own team's abilities?
The time for excuses is over; it's time for action. Liverpool must find a way to balance their attack with their defense and midfield presence. The international break offers a chance for Slot to make some much-needed changes and start building a more cohesive unit. Anything less would be a missed opportunity, leaving fans wondering if they're stuck in the past rather than looking towards a brighter future.
. the team needs some actual depth, not just relying on one player's magic 
. and £36m per year is just crazy talk 
. we need a more balanced lineup, not just one dude carrying the whole team on his back 
. slot's gotta trust his own players, not just salah's star power 
️. it's time for some serious changes at anfield, or fans are gonna be stuck in this rut forever 
u gotta trust ur team's abilities not rely solely on salah's magic he's old and his contract is a big burden on the team 36m per year is just too much even if salah's still scoring goals it's time to think about the future and not just rely on him to carry the load 
. The team needs more physicality & midfield presence, or they'll get smashed by stronger teams 
. I'm startin 2 think £36m/year is just too much 4 a player whos contracts endin soon 
. It's time 4 Slot 2 take responsibility & make some tough decisions 
. The fans r gettin impatient, & I don't blame 'em! 
! Can you believe that? I mean, I love watching football, but have you ever watched someone ride a surfboard and just go for it? That's like the ultimate rush. And speaking of rushes, I tried this new energy drink yesterday and it's got this amazing kick 
️. I'm not saying it'll make me faster than Arne Slot on the pitch (although that'd be something 
), but it definitely gave me a boost. Anyway, back to football... I don't know what's going on with Salah, but maybe he just needs a break like us humans do after a long week? 
. And don't even get me started on the lack of physicality and midfield presence 
We need to see some real changes before we can cheer for Liverpool again 
The international break is a perfect time for Slot to make some much-needed adjustments 
. Like, come on, we get it, Mohamed Salah is a superstar, but that doesn't mean he can just coast through games and expect everyone else to step up. The dude's still only 33, which is ancient in football years, and he's small for a forward... I'm not saying that's an excuse, but Slot needs to take a hard look at the team's overall balance.
. We need someone who can make tough decisions on the fly, not someone who's still trying to figure it out as they go along. And yeah, £36m per year is a bit steep for Salah, especially considering we're already breaking the bank just to keep him happy... time for Slot to take a step back and re-evaluate, imo