Liverpool fans have slammed Arne Slot for what some are calling a \u201csackable offence\u201d during the clash with West Ham United.<\/p>\n
The Reds returned to Premier League action on Sunday after their damaging 4\u20131 Champions League loss to PSV, and they arrived at the London Stadium on the back of consecutive 3\u20130 league defeats to Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
Slot made several changes to his lineup, with the biggest shock being Mohamed Salah\u2019s omission from the starting XI. Speaking to Sky Sports, he defended the call by pointing out the team\u2019s heavy schedule and the depth of his squad, insisting he simply opted for a different combination of players.<\/p>\n
But his decision sparked frustration among supporters, particularly as Cody Gakpo \u2014 retained in the lineup \u2014 struggled again in the first half. Fans questioned why Salah had been dropped while Gakpo kept his place, with many taking to X to vent their anger.<\/p>\n
Comments included:<\/p>\n
\u201cDropping Salah but not Gakpo is sackable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGakpo is scoring and he defends \u2014 Salah is doing neither.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGakpo is ruining everything so far.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSlot\u2019s obsession with Gakpo is baffling\u2026 how does he keep starting?\u201d<\/p>\n
Gakpo, who has three league goals this season, survived the rotation despite also starting against PSV and Nottingham Forest. Slot still had Salah and Hugo Ekitike available on the bench should he need to alter things in the second half.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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