I watched every second of the 90-minute game between Liverpool and Fulham, which ended in a 2-2 draw—a result that should never have happened. I firmly believe Arne Slot is to blame this time for including a player I describe as an “overrated underperformer.” Just look at the poor decisions and wasted opportunities to create crucial assists. Gary Neville criticized Arne Slot harshly and sent him a strong message, supporting his stance with solid arguments.

Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League has ignited significant discussion, with pundit Gary Neville criticizing manager Arne Slot for what he deemed poor tactical decisions.

The match, which saw Fulham take the lead twice before Liverpool equalized through goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez, has led fans and analysts to question whether Slot’s choices cost Liverpool a vital victory.

Neville, who carefully analyzed the game, focused his harshest critique on Slot’s decision to include a player he labeled as an “overrated underperformer.” Although Neville didn’t name the player, fans speculated he was referring to midfielder Curtis Jones, whose performance sparked mixed reactions.

Neville claimed that the player squandered several chances to create important assists and made poor decisions in key moments, which contributed to Liverpool’s failure to secure all three points.

“Arne Slot has done a great job at Liverpool so far, but tonight he got it wrong,” Neville remarked during his post-match commentary.

“There were clear signs that one or two players just weren’t up to the task, yet he kept them on for too long. When you’re fighting for every point in a league as competitive as this, you can’t afford to carry passengers.”

Neville didn’t limit his criticism to the player, also questioning Slot’s in-game management, particularly his hesitation to make substitutions sooner.

“Fulham were exploiting Liverpool’s weaknesses for much of the match,” Neville noted. “It was obvious that changes were needed, but Slot waited too long to act. By the time he did, the damage was already done.”

Fans on social media reacted differently to Neville’s comments. Some agreed with his view, believing that Slot’s tactical mistakes and selections cost Liverpool the win.

Others defended Slot, highlighting the team’s resilience in coming back twice and acknowledging that Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, is a strong side. One fan posted, “Neville is right—there were players out there who didn’t deliver. Slot needs to be more ruthless.” Another responded, “Blaming Slot for a draw against a strong Fulham side is harsh. This is football; sometimes things don’t go your way.”

Slot himself admitted the team’s shortcomings in his post-match interview, though he refrained from pointing out any individual player. “We didn’t execute our game plan as well as we could have,” he said. “There’s always room for improvement, and we’ll analyze where we can do better.”

With Liverpool looking to recover in their next match, the pressure is on Slot to ensure his team doesn’t lose more ground in their pursuit of Premier League success.

While Neville’s criticism might sting, it highlights the high expectations surrounding Liverpool’s season under their highly regarded manager.