I wanted to leave Liverpool for years – now Arne Slot can see what I'm capable of

A long-serving Liverpool fringe player has been handed an unexpected chance to relaunch his Anfield career under Arne Slot, after years of considering a move away. Previously on the periphery and often linked with a transfer, the player had grown frustrated by limited opportunities and seriously thought about leaving Liverpool to find regular football elsewhere. However, Slot’s arrival and early months in charge have significantly altered the landscape, with the Dutchman’s tactical ideas and man-management breathing new life into several previously overlooked squad members.

Slot is described as open-minded and merit-based in his selections, willing to reassess players who had been written off or marginalised in the latter stages of Jürgen Klopp’s tenure. The article explains that this particular player benefited from a “clean slate” approach in pre-season and training, impressing the new head coach with his attitude, versatility and technical qualities. As injuries, rotation and a congested fixture list began to bite, he was finally trusted with meaningful minutes in competitive games, including a standout performance against Brentford.

That display is framed as a turning point: not just a reward for persistence, but a clear message to Slot that he can be relied upon at Premier League level. The piece notes how his energy, pressing and decision-making fitted neatly into Slot’s system, with the player seizing the opportunity he had been waiting on for years. Supporters, who had long debated whether he should be sold, are portrayed as revising their opinions in light of these recent performances.

Looking ahead, the article suggests his future at Liverpool is no longer defined by near-permanent uncertainty. While competition for places remains intense and further signings are always possible, Slot’s willingness to rotate and his trust in the broader squad have given this once-unsettled player a genuine pathway. After years of wanting to leave in search of proof that he could thrive at the highest level, he now has the platform to show Slot – and everyone else – exactly what he is capable of at Anfield.