"That was an embarrassment": Gary Neville savages Liverpool over 'absolute joke' of a decision

Speaking to Sky Sports about the European Super League, Gary Neville savaged Liverpool owner John W. Henry over this apology to supporters.

The former Manchester United right-back said: “Who at Liverpool ever sanctioned that J W Henry video going out. That was an embarrassment. You think about it, you drive to Liverpool and you go up to a game and see those fans and you think to yourself ‘who allowed that video to go out’? It was an absolute joke.”

While I have agreed with most of what Neville has had to say on the ESL drama, Henry's apology was much needed and not an embarrassment at all. I thought there was a touch of arrogance in a part of the apology but overall, it seemed heartfelt and genuine.

It certainly seems likely that the Super League will resurface in an adjusted format in the coming months or years but at least we now know Henry will at least take the wrath of Liverpool fans into consideration when giving his approval on any future plans.

Liverpool will need the backing of their owner this summer as they look to rebuild after a poor season. The Reds are likely to miss out on the top four this season which will mean no Champions League football at Anfield next term when fans are expected to return to stadiums around the UK.

Fenway Sports Group have given their backing to a £30.5million move for Ibrahima Konate, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed. The French defender will boost his new team after a season that has been riddled with defensive injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and even Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Investing into the backline needs to be just the start from FSG and Liverpool as Georginio Wijnaldum is set to leave this summer with his contract offer from the club still yet to receive a positive response.

Further upfield, Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri will be keen to leave after their bit-part roles this season. Not only are two forwards set to depart, but Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have also underperformed hugely this season and Jurgen Klopp should consider what his options are in the transfer market.

The much-loved Liverpool attacking duo has scored just 14 goals in the Premier League this season. Mohamed Salah has been forced to shoulder the burden of being the club's only consistent goalscorer - he has once again scored 20 league goals in Red.

One area of the pitch that isn't often spoken of as an area that needs investment is at right back. Last summer, the club bought Konstantinos Tsimikas for £11.7million to provide cover for Andy Robertson.

While the Greek fullback has had terrible luck with COVID-19 and injuries, Klopp must now give the same consideration to Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose only cover is a 35-year-old central midfielder in James Milner.

While history suggests Liverpool won't spend big unless they sell one of their most valuable players, I'm excited to see if the Super League debacle prompts John W. Henry and FSG to spend more on transfers than they normally would as a more tangible apology.

Seems unlikely but we can dream...