Liverpool’s Loss of Identity - The Slot Dilemma
Liverpool’s Loss of Identity - The Slot Dilemma Burying your head in the sand when there’s a live problem is a natural reaction. It’s a human reaction. However, as humans, we all know it’s not the correct reaction. Those outside of the situation clearly see the problem needs resolving, whereas those involved are blinded. In the absence of data, facts and statistics, those involved are more likely to stay blinded by loyalty, sunken fallacy and most certainly ego. Whichever of the three reasons it might be, I would suggest ego, Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes and FSG head of football, Michael Edwards, have buried their heads in the sand regarding the future of Arne Slot. Amidst the public pressure on Arne Slot, the party line from Liverpool, which has been toed and re-iterated by Liverpool reporting journalists, has been that Slot’s position is not under review or threat. A show of faith and backing for a head-coach who won the Premier League 12 months ago is admirabl...