Liverpool fans on X are questioning Arne Slot after he excluded Federico Chiesa from the matchday squad to face Arsenal. The two sides are set to lock horns in the Premier League at Anfield later today (Sunday, May 11).
Alisson Becker starts in goal for Liverpool. Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Andy Robertson make up the defense. The midfield comprises of Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones. Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo start up front to complete the starting XI.
Chiesa has struggled for game time under Slot’s tutelage since joining Liverpool from Juventus last summer for a reported transfer fee of £10 million. The 27-year-old has made just 13 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing two assists. However, he has played a total of just 403 minutes and has made five appearances in the Premier League.
One fan criticized Slot, posting:
Another fan tweeted:
Other fans reacted below:
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has backed Arsenal to hold the Reds to a 1-1 draw in their upcoming Premier League clash. Both sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season at the Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2024.
Despite recently losing 3-1 to Chelsea, Slot and Co. have impressed this season, winning the 2024-25 Premier League title. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered heartbreak midweek, after being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by PSG.
Lawrenson wrote (via Paddy Power News):
The Reds are unbeaten against Arsenal in their last 14 home games across all competitions, winning seven and drawing seven.
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