Liverpool’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Chelsea has sparked further criticism of Arne Slot’s struggling side, with both Wayne Rooney and Ashley Williams raising serious concerns about the direction we’re heading in.
The Reds started brightly at Anfield and deservedly went ahead through Ryan Gravenberch, but once Chelsea equalised from Enzo Fernandez’s bizarre free-kick, Liverpool collapsed into another passive and disjointed display.
Supporters inside Anfield made their frustrations clear at full-time and speaking on Match of the Day, Rooney suggested patience is starting to run out.
The former England captain didn’t hold back when assessing Liverpool’s current problems, claiming the squad no longer looks connected or confident in how it wants to play.
“There was a lot of worrying signs which have been all season if I’m being honest.”
Rooney then added: “They haven’t got an identity of how they play and players don’t look as if they’re interested to play for the team.”
That feeling has become increasingly difficult to ignore in recent weeks.
Liverpool have now dropped nine points from winning positions at Anfield in the Premier League this season and against a Chelsea side arriving on Merseyside after six straight league defeats, we never looked convincing once momentum shifted.
The Match of the Day pundit also referenced the frustration surrounding Rio Ngumoha being substituted and suggested fans are beginning to lose patience with what they’re watching.
“The Liverpool fans normally give the players time, they give the managers time, they have patience with them, but I think they’re starting to lose the patience.”
Ashley Williams echoed many of Rooney’s concerns and questioned whether Slot even knows what his strongest core group is moving forward.
“There’s a lot to get right, a lot to put right.”
The former Wales defender continued: “I’m not sure which of these players that Arne Slot is gonna try and build his team around and who were the core players in this team. I don’t see really where they’re going.”
That uncertainty is exactly what’s worrying supporters right now.
Mo Salah and Andy Robertson are both leaving this summer, while players like Alexis Mac Allister have already been linked with possible exits, and after another flat performance, it’s becoming harder to argue Liverpool are moving in the right direction under the Dutchman.
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Slot is responsible. There is no pattern of play apart from sideways and back passes. No thrust, no pace, misplaced passes galore and poor ball control. Slot has effectively wrecked the team. Sack him.
No identity and not the right mentality. As far as the rebuild is concerned we are in the situation where players who were bought last season for big money they need to be replaced. Frimpong, Kirkez, wirtz and there must be big concerns about the fitness of Isak. Look at the current squad and it’s probably going to need the biggest rebuild in Liverpool’s recent history. We are the easiest team to play against, Manchester United knew how to beat us, get the ball in wide areas and get the balls into the box.
Put slot back into the Dutch league and no doubt he’ll look like an Elite coach. It’s like the Scottish league .
I would like to see that 64 page dossier that Richard Hughes wrote, on why he recommended slot, I could do with a good laugh.
We are in decline under a third rate manager. The longer FSG do nothing it’s going to get worse. It’s also a sign of clueless ownership.
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