‘Madness’ – Liverpool supporters are outraged with Arne Slot, whose signing has been labeled ‘one of the worst in history’.
Liverpool fans hold Arne Slot responsible for their loss against Crystal Palace, attributing it to one of his pre-match decisions.
Federico Chiesa’s equalizer was permitted despite a potential handball by Mohamed Salah in the lead-up, yet it was insufficient to earn a point at Selhurst Park on Saturday, September 27.
Eddie Nketiah netted a winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time, ironically capitalizing on a flick-on from Marc Guehi, a player who nearly transferred to the Reds during the summer window.
This marked the Reds’ first defeat in the new Premier League season after a flawless start in their initial five matches. Although they remain at the top of the league table, fans are deeply dissatisfied with one of their recent acquisitions.
Florian Wirtz disappoints during the loss to Crystal Palace.
Starting on the left wing, fans were skeptical about the German international’s ability to make an impact over the weekend, and their concerns were validated as he was substituted after 74 minutes.
One fan quickly labeled him a “waste of money,” while another went further, declaring him “one of the worst signings in football history.”
Wirtz is proving to be a financial blunder!
Wirtz will be remembered as one of the worst signings in football history.
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While some fans have chosen to criticize the player, who has yet to score or assist in his first seven matches in the Premier League or Champions League, others have directed their frustration at Slot.
@deezy_xi: “I blame Slot today to be fair. The players were underwhelming in the first half, but the team selection was perplexing. Wirtz on the left wing against an unbeaten team at home is absurd.”
@futarii1: “How can we expect Wirtz to build confidence and score when Slot substitutes him every game after 70 minutes? Absurd.
@Braden_LFC: “We have Wirtz and Isak on the field, yet they’ve hardly had any involvement with the ball. One might start to question the system and style of play at this point because what on earth is this Slot???????”
Alexander Isak also had a subdued performance away from Anfield, having previously scored for the club against Southampton, and many fans are expressing frustration over the manager’s strategies as well as the investment made in these players.
Arne Slot’s primary worries following the Premier League setback at Selhurst Park
Naturally, the lack of impact from both Wirtz and Isak is a significant issue, but the manager continues to provide justifications for why neither player has reached their full potential since joining the Reds in the summer.
Additionally, Ibrahime Konate faced challenges against Jean-Philippe Mateta, receiving an early yellow card during the match, although he managed to complete the game without being dismissed.
Players like Salah and Ryan Gravenberch were also ineffective, despite having been pivotal in recent weeks, as the Eagles forced the players back into their own half for much of the match.
This situation does not constitute a crisis, as Slot’s team remains at the top of the Premier League standings, but a defeat away from home was anticipated given some of their last-minute escapes this season.
