09 Feb 2026 02:40:57
I think Slot has well and truly changed the believers to sceptics, when Szobs goal goes in, normally, even this season I would expect us to either score another, or just overwhelm them with the noise and fight at Anfield.
For the first time in a long time regardless of this pretty dreadful season, I actually expected us to concede. That's the most concerning thing, there was nothing from Slot to try and get the crowd going into the overpowering frenzy that they can create with the atmosphere. I think it was around 5 minutes after the goal that the mood shifted straight back into an almost anticipation of we're going to be lucky to win this.
I think it's nonsense that he's been told he will be leaving at the end of the season (he needs to be) but he's such an underwhelming personality, no drive, no passion, no anger even. You wouldn't even want to run through jelly for him, never mind brick walls. Alonso doesn't excite me in any way, but at this point he'd be better than Slot purely from the perspective of bringing any type of change.
The next potential transfer window does excite me though, Mac will leave if we get a decent offer, Salah hopefully the same, Grav and Gakpo either need to be squad players or sold if we get decent offers for them. Jacquet gives me Djimi Traore vibes, no control of his legs, but he's young. It will be interesting if nothing else. I think we are an injury away from no Europe at all this season.
09 Feb 2026 10:11:00
"Jacquet gives me Djimi Traore vibes, no control of his legs, but he's young. "
Bob, I was with you all the way, up until this comment.
Serious question. What do you base this on?
09 Feb 2026 09:24:51
Sorry to p! $$ on your parade, it is unlikely Slot is going anywhere at the end of the season.
Szoboszlai will be, if his wage demands are to be believed. So that's Szoboszlai and MacAllister, probably Konate. Maybe Salah.
Plus VVD needs reduction in playing time, as a minimum. New RB.
That's a massive overhaul of gargantuan experience and personalities in the changing room. And that is before we discuss strengthening the squad!