Liverpool fans explode again over Slot's annoying claim
Slot rekindles Liverpool tensions with unpopular claim linking PSG to last season’s title.
🗓 Liverpool Bulletin – Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has angered supporters by suggesting that the Reds’ early Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain actually helped them secure last season’s Premier League title by easing their fixture load — a view fans called “embarrassing” and out of touch as his current title defence struggles amid mixed summer signings and ongoing squad issues.
📰 Top Story
Slot, PSG and a title rewritten: The remark that split Liverpool’s fanbase
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has sparked fresh controversy, telling reporters that his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain last season may have been a blessing in disguise — giving them the time and energy to cement their charge to the Premier League title. The blunt assessment comes amid growing scrutiny of Slot’s tactics and results as the Reds’ current campaign falters.
Supporters were quick to vent online, with many accusing Slot of undermining the team’s achievement and showing an inability to manage across competitions. Social media reactions ranged from disbelief to calls for change, with fans pointing out Liverpool’s dominant lead in the league long before their European exit.
The comments arrive at a delicate moment for the club. After a big summer of spending and ongoing speculation around star Mohamed Salah’s future, Liverpool’s title defence has plateaued domestically, even as they maintain strong form in European competition — leaving Slot’s leadership and narrative firmly in the spotlight.
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💬 The Soundbite
"Again this is not going to be a popular opinion what I tell you now, maybe the reason we won the league last season is because we played Paris Saint-Germain. We had a week to prepare for league games (after going out of CL)."
— Slot on Liverpool’s early European exit sharpened their domestic focus, easing the schedule and helping drive a sustained push toward a record-equalling 20th league title.
🔜 Looking Ahead
Slot remains under pressure as Liverpool’s costly £446 million rebuild has yet to translate into a convincing title defence, with marquee signings delivering mixed returns and ongoing speculation around Salah’s future adding to the turbulence. Yet while domestic form has faltered, Europe has offered a contrasting picture, with the Reds posting a strong Champions League record under Slot that has provided fleeting reassurance amid growing scrutiny at home.
🏁 The Final Word
Slot’s attempt to reframe last season’s European exit as a domestic catalyst has backfired, exposing a growing rift between a pragmatic manager and a fanbase demanding a more ambitious identity. With a $446 million rebuild yet to stabilize their title defense and the Salah saga looming large, the pressure is mounting for Slot to prove that his tactics can deliver silverware across all fronts. Whether these controversial comments remain a footnote or become a turning point in his tenure likely depends on whether Liverpool can finally find consistency between their European highs and domestic struggles.