Expert: These two players are to blame as Liverpool make new Arne Slot sack plan
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(Credit: Imago) Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate can be blamed if Arne Slot is sacked by Liverpool – Mick Brown Tue 24 March 2026 13:00, UK Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate are equally as much to blame for Liverpool‘s recent struggles as Arne Slot as they continue their poor spells of form.While Slot is expected to face the majority of the backlash, he has not been helped by the performances of his star players who have thrown him under the bus.Salah in particular has shown an extreme drop off from last season’s record-breaking form, while Konate’s displays have been singled out for criticism all season.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the duo, who had been so important under Slot last season, have badly let the manager down.Slot is now facing increasing calls for his dismissal and Liverpool could be tempted to replace their manager, but must also look at the players’ dispalys. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Mohamed Salah has thrown Arne Slot under the busFootball Insider first revealed in December that Salah has been unhappy under Slot this season, and his frustrations later played out in a very public outburst.The Egypt international’s performances have been nowhere near his usual high standard this season, and may yet result in the manager being sacked.Mohamed SalahLiverpool Stats 2024-25Liverpool Stats 2025-26Appearances5234Starts5029Minutes Played45012685Goals3410Assists239Liverpool have struggled with their consistency all season, and fingers are largely being pointed at Slot, but he has his players to blame if the trigger is pulled.“Slot will face the brunt of the pressure, but he’s not the only one to blame,” Brown told Football Insider.“If you’re looking for the root of Liverpool’s demise from being champions last season to the position they’re in now, two main players stand out.“First is the mistakes made by the centre-back, Konate, and his performances so far this season.“It’s been a major concern for Liverpool, how weak they look defensively compared to before when they were almost impregnable, and his form is a big reason.“Mohamed Salah is the other, and the fall he has had from the records he was breaking last season to now where he looks a shadow of his former self.“He scored 34 goals last season and now he only has 10.
He’s not been anywhere near the levels you expect of him, and that’s contributed to Liverpool’s drop off.“Both of those players, if you were Arne Slot, you could point to them as reasons things haven’t worked this season, but ultimately the buck does stop with him.”What is the latest on Slot’s future at Liverpool?Pressure on Slot’s position as manager has ramped up in recent weeks after a number of inconsistent performances in the battle for Champions League qualification.Brown told Football Insider earlier this month that Slot is facing serious questions at Liverpool, and recent results against Tottenham and Brighton have done little to ease tensions.Credit: ImagoSlot’s side lost 2-1 to Brighton time out, meaning they have failed to win any of their last three Premier League games and have failed to win in nine of their last 15.While they were fortunate that Chelsea also lost and they remain fifth place in the Premier League, calls for the manager’s head have grown once again.The Liverpool board are expecting more from Slot’s team and are starting to question his management, and failure to qualify for the Champions League could see him sacked. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.