LIVERPOOL — Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace has stirred more controversy off the pitch than on it, as manager Arne Slot is reportedly fuming over the performance of one of his summer arrivals.
Following the Reds’ 3-2 penalty shootout loss at Wembley, Slot allegedly told close associates:
> “I’ve had enough already. He should pack his bags and go before it’s too late. I regret signing him—the board pushed him on me.”
Insiders claim these remarks came during a tense internal review after the player’s costly mistakes in the match—errors Slot is said to believe can’t be corrected at Premier League level. The Dutchman allegedly went as far as calling the player “the worst signing I’ve ever made in my career.”
While the player’s name hasn’t been officially revealed, speculation is rife among fans and pundits, with many pointing to obvious blunders in Sunday’s game. The incident has overshadowed strong debut performances from Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz.
The reaction has divided supporters—some applauding Slot’s blunt honesty, others accusing him of crushing a player’s confidence before the season has even begun. One shocked fan wrote online:
> “If that’s true, the dressing room is about to implode. There’s no coming back from that.”
With rumours already swirling about a possible January departure, the player’s future at Anfield looks increasingly uncertain.
