Warnock says Liverpool look ‘anything but controlled’ under Slot

Warnock says Liverpool look ‘anything but controlled’ under Slot

There’s been no shortage of reaction following our Champions League exit, and Stephen Warnock has now offered a particularly critical assessment of where Liverpool stand under Arne Slot.

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Speaking via BBC Sport, the former Red didn’t hold back when analysing both our style of play and how far he believes we are from Europe’s elite right now.

Warnock questions Liverpool identity under Slot

The ex-defender compared us directly to sides like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, suggesting there is a clear difference in identity.

He said: “If I asked you how Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain play, I think you could tell me exactly the style of football they play.

“Slot talks about controlled position, they look anything but controlled in a game at the moment and I think that’s a real concern.”

That’s a pointed criticism, especially given the emphasis our head coach has placed on control and structure since arriving at Anfield.

From what we saw against PSG, there were spells, particularly in the second half, where we looked capable of asserting ourselves, but the overall consistency across both legs simply wasn’t there.

Concerns over Liverpool’s progress

Warnock didn’t stop there either, going further to suggest that despite heavy investment, the gap to the very top may actually have grown.