Arne Slot made 'one very big mistake' as Xabi Alonso Liverpool move criticised
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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Holland international Wesley Sneijder has pointed to an error from Liverpool and an apparent misjudgement by Xabi AlonsoLiverpool have been told they made "one very big mistake" by letting Luis Diaz leave last summer - with Xabi Alonso criticised for seemingly flirting with the Reds given Arne Slot remains in charge.Diaz was a key part of Liverpool claiming a record-equalling 20th championship last season before leaving for Bayern Munich in a £65.5million deal.While the Reds having subsequently struggled to replace the winger and suffered a disappointing defence of the title, the Colombian has been in outstanding form for Bayern in helping them romp to the Bundesliga crown and reach the Champions League semi-finals.And former Holland international Wesley Sneijder believes regardless of the reasons behind Diaz's departure, Liverpool should have kept hold of the player.READ MORE: Liverpool given Alisson Becker fitness hint after squad decision"I hope for Liverpool and Arne Slot that things improve," he said. If there’s one thing to criticise, that’s it.
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageAnd Sneijder claimed: "When Xabi Alonso got sacked, he was already directly flirting with Liverpool and I don’t believe that is very beautiful because Arne Slot is doing a great job at Liverpool."They had a tough season, and there were a lot of things what happened at the club and we all know what happened at the beginning of the season which hurt them a lot."It may have given them these performances. Arne Slot is a nice guy, a good coach, and he has done great things there."Speaking to Hard Rock Bet, Sneijder added: "But that’s football.
When results are not there, there’s always one person responsible because you cannot sack 15 players. It’s always easier to sack one coach and start again with another one."After two weeks, everybody forgets you.