Arne Slot makes major judgement call on Liverpool star’s future

Liverpool are expecting to carry out a major revamp of the squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. Arne Slot wants his stamp on his squad ahead of next season, and it could lead to an exodus of players who have been deemed not good enough by the Dutchman.

The Merseyside giants are set to win the Premier League this season, but it is going to fuel a major summer of overhaul as the manager pushes to reshape the team ahead of the new campaign.

Liverpool are set to have their biggest summer of spending, but the club are hoping to spend much more than £200m through selling players that Slot does not want to keep.

There are question marks over the future of a few players at Anfield, but some are almost certain to move on from Anfield in the upcoming transfer window.

Can you name these 10 former Premier League players?

1 of 10 1. Vladimir Smicer Igor Biscan Dietmar Hamann Patrik Berger

Arne Slot has already decided on a certain Liverpool star

Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa’s futures at Liverpool are under the scanner, and reporter David Lynch has weighed in on the Italian winger’s time at Anfield.

He stressed that Slot has been looking at Chiesa all summer, and the fact that he is not getting opportunities shows that the Reds manager has made up his mind.

Lynch stressed that after looking at the Italian consistently in training, the Reds boss has been unwilling to hand out appearances and minutes to the player.

He believes Chiesa is unlikely to ever make it at Liverpool and is likely to move on in the summer.

“At the end of the day, the manager sees him week in, week out in training and is having a look at him in direct comparison to the likes of Nunez and Jota, and not really liking what he sees”, Lynch told Anfield Index.

“When that’s the case, and we’re talking about a manager who’s going to win the league at the first attempt here, you’ve probably got to say that you trust his judgement and he’s probably getting this one right.

“I think way too much is being read into that 10, 15 minutes at Wembley. He was very good, but it’s just such a small thing that we’re getting an insight into there.

“Clearly, when they’re playing these games in training and they’re all playing together, he’s just not reaching the same level as the others.

“When that’s happening, you can’t just give him a place in the squad for no reason, you can’t just give him minutes for no reason.

“So it’s a shame it’s not working out, because everything I hear about him behind the scenes is really good in terms of his attitude towards work, doesn’t shirk anything, a brilliant guy around the place who everyone wants to see succeed.

“But you’ve just got to acknowledge that it isn’t going to happen.”

Chiesa has been linked with a move to clubs in the Premier League, Italy and a surprise transfer to Fenerbahce.

About the Author

Kris Sanyal

Subscriber

Kris is a devoted football writer who blends a passion for the game with a love for cinema and literature. With a knack for storytelling, he captures the excitement and nuances of football, drawing inspiration from the worlds of film and books. When not writing about the latest match or player, you can find him watching classic films or diving into a gripping non-fiction book. Join Kris on a journey through the beautiful game, where every story is a celebration of passion and creativity.

View All Posts