The Premier League weekend has barely ended, and already **Gary Neville** has lit the fuse on a major debate surrounding Liverpool boss **Arne Slot**.
Speaking after the Reds’ clash with Southampton, Neville didn’t hold back:
> “I just don’t understand why they’re benching him. If Liverpool don’t want him, let him go to **Man City** — they’ll show you the magic!”
### Neville’s Bombshell
The former Manchester United captain is no stranger to bold opinions, but this one has really set tongues wagging. Neville is questioning why Slot continues to sideline a player many fans consider to be **Liverpool’s best performer in recent weeks.**
While he didn’t name-drop directly, the clues are enough to spark fierce debate online — with supporters convinced he was talking about **one of the Reds’ big-money summer signings.**
### Pressure Mounting on Slot
Liverpool have been flying high this season, but cracks are starting to appear. Between **Hugo Ekitike’s red-card row**, **Ibrahima Konaté’s contract uncertainty**, and now Neville’s comments, Slot suddenly finds himself under the microscope.
The message from Neville is clear: if Liverpool don’t unleash their star properly, **Man City will happily take him and turn him into a game-changer.**
### Fan Reactions
Social media has exploded since Neville’s comments aired:
* *“If Gary’s saying it, you know it’s serious — play him, Arne!”*
* *“Imagine him at City… scary thought. Klopp would NEVER have benched him.”*
* *“Neville stirring the pot again, but deep down, he’s not wrong.”*
### What Happens Next?
Will Arne Slot double down on his tactical choices, or bow to pressure and bring the sidelined star back into the starting XI? Either way, Neville’s words have added fuel to a fire that could soon engulf Liverpool’s season.
