Ex-Liverpool star tells owners to fire Arne Slot after final 'nail in coffin'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotFormer Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has called for Arne Slot to be sacked after the Reds could only draw with Brentford on the final day of the season, leaving them fifth in the Premier League tableArne Slot has the Liverpool board's backing...for now(Image: PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Jermaine Pennant has declared that the Reds' draw with Brentford on the final day ought to be "the nail in the coffin" for Arne Slot, as he tore into their latest disappointing display.The Merseysiders were title winners just twelve months ago, cruising to glory during the Dutchman's maiden campaign. Yet his second season has seen a dramatic deterioration, despite the club backing him with in excess of $500 million last summer.Injuries to key personnel have undoubtedly hindered Liverpool's campaign, though persistent performance issues and glaring tactical shortcomings have gone unresolved throughout Slot's tenure this term.READ MORE: Liverpool closing in on new appointment as Arne Slot future becomes clearerREAD MORE: Liverpool made Caoimhin Kelleher buy-back clause decision as Anfield return setA promising start to the season swiftly unraveled, prompting serious questions over Slot's future.
A limp draw with Brentford on the final day condemned Liverpool to a fifth-place finish, and Pennant is adamant that the club's hierarchy must face up to a difficult decision.Taking to social media, he wrote: "The board can not be sitting in the directors' box watching this absolute garbage, and think and talk amongst themselves, and come to the conclusion that this manager will be challenging for silverware next season!!! Liverpool have won 3.......
The Reds suffered a 4-2 defeat, grabbing a late consolation in stoppage time, but the display highlighted the problems that have plagued Slot's team for much of the campaign.Slot has recently stated he anticipates remaining in his position for next season. Mohamed Salah will be a high-profile exit, although he has become a less influential presence this term.Slot is under pressure to make the acquisitions of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz succeed at Anfield, given their substantial transfer fees.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot