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Journalist: Arne Slot to blame for Liverpool’s current squad issues

David Lynch: Arne Slot to Blame for Liverpool’s Fatigue and Squad Mismanagement As Liverpool’s season continues to unravel, with just 21 points from their last 18 Premier League games, manager Arne Slot has increasingly pointed to tiredness and injuries to explain poor performances. But speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, David Lynch made it...

Exclusive: John Barnes shares his thoughts on Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool

Exclusive: John Barnes shares his thoughts on Arne Slot's future at Liverpool Liverpool's defeat to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday saw them move down to sixth in the Premier League table, with rivals Manchester United and Chelsea moving above them. With that comes immense pressure on head coach Arne Slot, with many fans completely losing patience with...

Journalist: Liverpool aren’t considering move to sign defender

David Lynch Questions Liverpool’s Interest in Rennes Defender Jeremy Jacquet With Liverpool’s defensive frailties laid bare during their dismal run of form, reports have emerged linking the club with 20-year-old Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. However, speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch expressed doubts over the logic of the move. Jacquet, also attracting...

James Pearce: Liverpool defender ruled out for two months in huge injury blow

Defender ruled out for months as Liverpool's injury crisis deepens Liverpool’s defensive resources have been further depleted after youngster Wellity Lucky was ruled out for at least two months with a hamstring injury. That stark opening line from James Pearce of The Athletic sets the tone for a worrying moment in Arne Slot’s first season...

“It’s a huge concern” – Liverpool facing another contract dilemma

Liverpool Must Act Fast to Secure Curtis Jones Amid Tottenham Hotspur Interest Liverpool’s off-pitch problems are beginning to mirror their on-pitch crisis, with Curtis Jones emerging as a key concern. As David Lynch revealed on Media Matters for Anfield Index, the Reds risk letting one of their most consistent and homegrown performers slip away, with...

Liverpool told to sack Arne Slot and appoint interim manager

Liverpool told to sack Arne Slot and consider interim appointment Liverpool’s continued slide under Arne Slot has prompted serious questions about the Dutchman’s future, with respected journalist David Lynch suggesting the idea of an interim manager may need to be considered if results don’t improve immediately. Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, Lynch outlined the...

‘Abysmal!’ – Liverpool slammed after defeat to AFC Bournemouth

Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot as Liverpool Fall Apart at Bournemouth Another week, another hammer blow. Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth has left Arne Slot’s side languishing in sixth in the Premier League table, with just five wins in their last 18 league games. As David Lynch said bluntly on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast:...

Liverpool vs Qarabağ: A European Night That May Mark Arne Slot’s Final Stand

Liverpool vs Qarabağ – Champions League Group Stage Preview Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Good result or bad, this may prove to be Arne Slot’s final act as Liverpool head coach. Even as these words are written on a cold Monday morning train to London, the sense of inevitability hangs heavy. By the time...

Liverpool departure on hold for now

Liverpool Hold Firm on Andy Robertson Amid Tottenham Interest Liverpool’s refusal to sanction Andy Robertson’s move to Tottenham this month, as reported by James Pearce and David Ornstein of The Athletic, reads as both a practical decision and a symbolic one. Practical, because Liverpool’s defensive resources are already thin. Symbolic, because Robertson remains a totem...

Dave Hendrick: “This is a dreadfully coached team”

Post-match verdict framed by blunt messaging Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth was not simply a bad result, but another data point in a run that has increasingly shaped the conversation around Slot, direction and performance level. On Anfield Index’s Post-Match Raw, the tone was immediate and unsparing, with Trev Downey describing it as a “holding...