Arne Slot asks reporter 'are you a manager' before putting him in his place
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A reporter was called out by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during Monday's Champions League press conference, after he was questioned about his rotation in the right-back positionArne Slot called out a reporter following a tactical question(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool head coach Arne Slot snapped at a reporter ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray, following a question about the ongoing right-back situation.Slot has rotated his back line on several occasions this season, though most of the changes have been forced upon him due to injuries. "Szoboszlai is one of them, also played well in midfield."We have choices to make, and that has not been happening a lot.
The more players available the better because sometimes they get tired later in the season."Dominik Szoboszlai has starred for Liverpool in a defensive role this season(Image: (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images))It's been a challenging season for Slot and Liverpool, and a humbling campaign after winning the Premier League last year. Slot has also had to deal with a public fallout concerning star player Mohamed Salah, and injuries have mounted elsewhere.It's not just the right-back role that's been an issue; the left-back position has also been split between Milos Kerkez and Andrew Robertson.
The veteran defender starred during Friday's 3-1 win over Wolves, and Slot hasn't decided who will start against Galatasaray.Andrew Robertson reminded Slot on Friday that he is still capable of starting(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)"Szoboszlai usually plays full-back for Hungary so it is interesting...Robertson played a good game, Milos too. The Champions League remains a route to silverware for Liverpool, but they have already lost away to Galatasaray this season."We knew them already really well and now we watch more games and I have a lot of respect for the manager, successful as a player and a manager, Slot said of the Turkish side.