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Florian Wirtz reveals true feelings on Arne Slot as Liverpool dressing room 'totally different'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCFlorian Wirtz has spoken out on the Liverpool squad's stance on Arne Slot's future, with the head coach coming under more pressure after a number of players eemingly gave their support to Mohamed Salah's statementFlorian Wirtz has spoken out on Liverpool players' feelings towards Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Florian Wirtz has insisted Liverpool’s players remain behind Arne Slot, despite a number of them showing support for Mohamed Salah’s recent statement.Slot has come under increasing pressure as the Reds’ poor season draws to a close. Although there is still a chance they could miss out on Champions League qualification in their final game against Brentford on Sunday, a top-five finish is all but secure.Nevertheless, it has been a significant downturn following last season’s title triumph, and serious questions have been raised about Slot’s future at Anfield, especially after Salah seemed to aim another dig at him last week.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: New coach incoming, Yan Diomande latestREAD MORE: Pep Guardiola's new job confirmed immediately after Man City exit announcementHaving claimed that his relationship with the Liverpool boss had broken down back in December, Salah released a statement last week declaring that he wants the club to return to being a “heavy metal attacking team”.The apparent reference to Jurgen Klopp’s trademark approach was seen by many as another barb aimed at Slot, with the Dutchman’s style of play having been critcized by many this season.Although some pundits have slammed Salah’s post, a number of his teammates appeared to show their support by liking or commenting on it, including Wirtz.



This is just something (talked about) on the outside.”Asked about the responses to Salah’s posts being seen as the players siding with the winger against Slot, Wirtz responded: “No, nothing like that.Florian Wirtz appeared to show his support for Mohamed Salah's statement(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)“I like Mo’s mentality in general — how he sees things, how he works. He wanted to make everyone in the club alert that we have to work more and do better.“We are all anything but happy with this season.

We have to do that. Then in the summer, we need to clear our heads and attack next season, because we have a very good squad and we can do much better.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFlorian WirtzArne Slot