Peter Crouch has admitted there is now “slight unrest” surrounding Arne Slot at Liverpool, with the former striker questioning whether the club is heading in the right direction after another frustrating result against Chelsea.
The Reds were booed at full-time following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield, with supporters once again left watching a passive and disjointed performance after a bright start.
Liverpool took an early lead through Ryan Gravenberch, but after that opening spell the side struggled badly to control the game against a Chelsea team who had lost six consecutive Premier League matches before arriving on Merseyside.
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Speaking on TNT Sports, Crouch acknowledged how difficult it is for any manager to follow Jurgen Klopp but admitted supporters are becoming increasingly concerned.
“There is a bit of slight unrest with the manager at the moment.”
The former England international pointed towards both the style of football and recruitment as major reasons behind the frustration growing around Anfield.
“I think the style of play, maybe some of the recruitment, have they been up to the levels? Certainly not of previous seasons.”
Crouch also suggested supporters are beginning to ask serious questions about the long-term direction of the club under the Dutch coach.
“I think the fans are very knowledgeable in this stadium and I think they know, is this the direction that we want to go?”
The criticism surrounding Slot is no longer coming from isolated voices.
Wayne Rooney admitted Liverpool “haven’t got an identity” under the former Feyenoord boss, while Jermaine Pennant accused the side of showing “zero press, zero intensity” against Chelsea.
Crouch stopped short of calling for the 47-year-old to lose his job, but he did hint that major discussions will need to take place this summer.
“Certain conversations have to be had about do we double down and we back Arne Slot or is this the direction we want to go.”
That feels increasingly significant given the mood inside Anfield right now.
Liverpool supporters can accept difficult periods when they still see fight, aggression and intensity, but what is frustrating many fans is how lifeless the football has become for long stretches of matches this season.
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The direction we are heading for is decline. Not just bad results but performances this season have been dreadful. With the squad of players at the manager’s disposal we shouldn’t be this bad, you can’t keep blaming VAR and injuries. It’s carried on from last season and it’s steadily getting worse not better. Players look lost on the pitch, there’s no organisation in defence, and now the supporters who are paying their hard earned money at Anfield have had enough.
FSG have bottled the decision on slot. No decisive leadership from the top, slot limps on into next season, Salah doesn’t want to play anymore under slot, the fans are leaving early, and the dressing room can’t be a happy place.
Carry on with more of the same next season . I said when klopp left FSG would be found out. And they have been. Clueless owners. FSG out.
Are the owners waiting for the fans to turn on them by considering retaining Slot? Clearly they know nothing about how football should be played. Neither does Slot!!!
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