News Summary

• The noise around Arne Slot has grown louder in recent weeks.
• Questions have been raised about direction, identity and whether Slot is the man to lead us forward, especially heading into a huge Merseyside derby.
• Micah Richards has offered a strong defence of the Dutchman’s position at Liverpool.
• The former Manchester City defender pointed to a number of factors that he believes have contributed to our dip rather than placing the blame solely on the head coach.
• Richards also made it clear that the reaction around the club risks becoming overblown if perspective is lost during a difficult spell.