Ex-Liverpool star launches astonishing Arne Slot attack - 'This guy is a fraud'
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The pressure is building on Arne Slot after Liverpool dropped yet more points against Chelsea, and one former Red insists the head coach's time at Anfield is upArne Slot is facing more pressure after Liverpool dropped points against Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has launched an astonishing attack on Arne Slot, calling the Reds’ boss a “fraud” and insisting he shouldn’t be in charge next season.The pressure has been ramped up on Slot after Liverpool dropped yet more points at home in Saturday’s 1-1 draw to Chelsea. Enzo Fernandez’s free-kick earned the visitors their first point in seven league games after Ryan Gravenberch has opened the scoring.It’s just the latest poor result in what has been a dismal season for the Reds, with Champions League qualification still not secure with just two games remaining in the season now.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Ouedraogo interest, Gordon talks, Chelsea reactionREAD MORE: How many points Liverpool needs for Champions League qualification after Chelsea setbackMore worrying for Slot though will be the reaction he received from supporters yesterday.
Liverpool though is understand to still be sticking by the Dutchman ahead of the summer.Former winger Pennant is adamant Slot should go though, having launched a remarkable set of posts on X after Saturday’s game.“Enough of the excuses now, yes injuries don’t help but every team has injuries, but this is enough now, Slot can not [sic] be the manager next season, cos this style of football is not Liverpool. Don’t tell me he won the league last season, he’s got to go end of,” Pennant started.Jermain Pennant has labelled Arne Slot a 'fraud' after Liverpool's draw with Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)He then sent another post, saying: “Zero press, zero intensity, Chelsea lost to a second string Nottingham Forest AT HOME 1-3 and lost 6 in a row until today.“This is his style his football.
I’m thinking this guy is a fraud n last season was luck.”And he wasn’t done there, with Pennant defending Liverpool’s players as he continued to insist the blame lay solely at Slot’s door.“The things is, the players are trying and working, but working to to slots [sic] instructions and style. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Despite the increasing discontent among supporters and pundits, Slot has insisted he still feels he can turn things around at Anfield."Yeah, I do [think I can win the fans back],” Slot said on Saturday.