Ex-Liverpool star reveals real reason behind exit after Arne Slot struggles

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCJarell Quansah broke into Liverpool's first team under Jurgen Klopp and played for Arne Slot last season but decided the time was right to make a move to Bayer Leverkusen in the summerFormer Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has opened up on his reasons for leaving Anfield. Quansah was among the high-profile sales signed off by the Reds after their Premier League triumph, joining Bayer Leverkusen for £35million, and admits a desire for regular minutes factored into his decision.Quansah started Arne Slot's first Premier League match, against Ipswich Town in August 2024, but was substituted at half-time and failed to displace Ibrahima Konate during the remainder of the season.

It's so far so good for Quansah, who was an unused substitute against Serbia in September and is part of Tuchel's selection for the upcoming games against Wales and Latvia.Quansah appreciates the footballing education he has received at Anfield, but maintains the time was right to move on. I think overall that's why the decision was made and why I thought going abroad was best for me."Quansah has already impressed for England at age group level.

Erik ten Hag signed the defender over the summer but lasted just two league games before getting the sack, though his successor Kasper Hjulmand clearly considers Quansah part of his plans.The Englishman started in a back three on Saturday as Hjulmand's team beat Union Berlin 2-0, extending their unbeaten league record to five games on the bounce and climbing up to fifth in the table. Quansah has also started both of Leverkusen's Champions League matches, draws against FC Copenhagen and PSV Eindhoven, with a big test against holders Paris Saint-Germain next up.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.