{"id":46978,"date":"2026-05-09T23:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T23:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:07:25","slug":"slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Slot should finally drop 4\/10 Liverpool star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star\/#Liverpool_did_poorly_against_Chelsea\" >Liverpool did poorly against Chelsea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star\/#Liverpool_star_players_need_to_be_sacked_after_Chelsea\" >Liverpool star players need to be sacked after Chelsea<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/slot-should-finally-drop-4-10-liverpool-star\/#The_next_Luis_Diaz_in_the_slot_Liverpool_hold_contract_talks_with_73m_England_star\" >The next Luis Diaz in the slot: Liverpool hold contract talks with \u00a373m England star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Liverpool failed to make any significant progress towards Champions League qualification this afternoon as they only drew 1-1 with struggling Chelsea at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Reds secured an early lead thanks to a stunning strike from midfielder Ryan Gravenbirch, but that lead lasted only 29 minutes of the first half on Merseyside.<\/p>\n<p>Enzo Fernandes&#8217; low and dangerous free-kick went past everyone in the 18-yard box and landed in the bottom corner, with no team able to take the lead.<\/p>\n<p>    There is no doubt that pressure will once again be on the shoulders of manager Arne Slott, who has won just two of his last five games in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>In this afternoon&#8217;s stalemate, he will once again be making big demands regarding the continued selection of several senior players for whom they have been unable to supply.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-rsquo-s-poor-performers-against-chelsea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_did_poorly_against_Chelsea\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool did poorly against Chelsea<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following winger Mohamed Salah&#8217;s recent injury, full-back Jeremy Frimpong was tasked with filling in as Liverpool&#8217;s right-winger at Anfield this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Dutchman ultimately struggled to feed the ball into the attacking area, as evidenced by just one successful dribble and one missed cross.<\/p>\n<p>    The 25-year-old was also extremely wasteful with the ball inside the forward area, subsequently losing the ball 14 times, the second-most of all players on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Frimpong wasn&#8217;t the only one struggling to live up to expectations against the Blues, with Ibrahima Konate also looking unsteady in the center of the backline once again.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman failed to win any tackles at Anfield and despite winning two aerial duels, he only headed clear once.<\/p>\n<p>Other statistics, including two ground wins and one foul committed, further evidenced his struggles against the West London side earlier this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-liverpool-star-who-needs-to-be-axed-after-chelsea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_star_players_need_to_be_sacked_after_Chelsea\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool star players need to be sacked after Chelsea<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following last season&#8217;s Premier League win, coupled with a huge \u00a3450m outlay, Slott was under huge pressure to take the club forward.<\/p>\n<p>    After 36 games in the 2025\/26 season, the Reds currently sit 17 points behind leaders Arsenal, underscoring their significant drop since this time last season.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutchman&#8217;s future is sure to be another topic of conversation as the season draws to a close, but the question marks surrounding transfer business are another.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that many players have underperformed on Merseyside this season, but none more so than Kodi Gakpo. He now appears to be a vestige of his former self.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch winger played a key role in last season&#8217;s title-winning side, as evidenced by his impressive 24 goals and assists in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>    However, he has struggled to score goals this season, scoring only seven times out of 34 appearances in the top league, despite playing as a central striker.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old played the aforementioned role again this afternoon against Chelsea, but endured a forgettable performance, just like his previous performances.<\/p>\n<p>Gakpo recorded only 12 touches in his 77-minute performance, three times fewer than goalkeeper Giorgi Mamadashvili&#8217;s 37.<\/p>\n<p>He also managed just five passes in the draw at Anfield, but failed to register a single shot on goal, highlighting his struggles in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Other tallies such as no successful dribbles and 100% aerial failures only reaffirm his woes that have led to doubts about his future at the club.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Liverpool vs Chelsea player ratings<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>evaluation<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Giorgi Mamadashvili<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>curtis jones<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Ibrahima Konate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>virgil van dijk<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Milos Kerkes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>ryan graven birch<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>alexis mac allister<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Jeremy Frimpong<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Dominik Szoboszlai<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Ngumoha River<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>cody steele<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>4\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>After such performances, Slott must have had no choice but to remove Rio Ngmoha from his regular role and remove the attacker from the starting XI.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear he doesn&#8217;t have the skill set to play as a center forward, so the forward could struggle to become a regular starter in the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p>    The club as a whole needs to refresh itself come summer, and it would be no surprise if Gakpo moves to raise the necessary transfer funds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"slots-new-luis-diaz-liverpool-have-held-talks-to-sign-gordon\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_next_Luis_Diaz_in_the_slot_Liverpool_hold_contract_talks_with_73m_England_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tThe next Luis Diaz in the slot: Liverpool hold contract talks with \u00a373m England star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Liverpool need to sign a winger this summer to pair up with Kodi Gakpo for the left wing position. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool failed to make any significant progress towards Champions League qualification this afternoon as they only drew 1-1 with struggling Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds secured an early lead thanks to a stunning strike from midfielder Ryan Gravenbirch, but that lead lasted only 29 minutes of the first half on Merseyside. 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