3 Liverpool players in Arne Slot's doghouse just keep getting snubbed

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Liverpool might be Premier League champions but the glow of last season has worn off under Arne Slot. Each situation is different but all three hint at a power shift inside Slot’s Liverpool.3 Liverpool players in Arne Slot's doghouseFederico ChiesaEintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 | Christian Kaspar-Bartke/GettyImagesFederico Chiesa’s move to Liverpool in August 2024 was supposed to be the kickstart of his career after a tough period blighted by an ACL injury.

He’s shown glimpses of his quality, like scoring in the 2025–26 season opener against Bournemouth, but can’t seem to get a consistent run in the team under Arne Slot.He’s recently told Liverpool he wants to go back to Italy and Serie A clubs, particularly Napoli, are interested. His current situation is both surprising and painful.Slot left Salah out of the starting lineup for Liverpool’s Champions League win away to Eintracht Frankfur.

This could be the moment where Salah’s story with Liverpool starts to close.Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpool v Manchester United - Premier League | Carl Recine/GettyImagesAlexis Mac Allister’s story is less dramatic but just as important. Mac Allister’s passing is still crisp but his pressing numbers have dropped, and Liverpool’s midfield looks one pace slow when he starts.