Steven Gerrard fumes 'it's unacceptable' and gives surprise Arne Slot verdict

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Steven Gerrard Criticizes Liverpool's Draw with Burnley

Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard has branded Arne Slot's recent performance as "unacceptable" following the club's 1-1 draw with Burnley at Anfield. Despite being on a 12-game unbeaten run across all competitions, Liverpool has drawn their last four Premier League matches, including disappointing home results against newly promoted teams Leeds United and Burnley.

Speaking to TNT Sports after Saturday's match, Gerrard expressed his displeasure with the draws against lower-placed opposition at home. "Draws to the likes of Leeds and Burnley at home, you know and I know that's not acceptable," he stated, predicting that Slot will face significant criticism in the coming week.

Gerrard acknowledged that Slot has successfully steered Liverpool away from their nightmare period in October and November, when the team lost nine of 12 matches. However, the Anfield icon made clear that the current run of draws will not shield the manager from scrutiny. He warned that Slot faces a "difficult week" ahead before Liverpool's Champions League fixtures.

The former captain also addressed the team's struggling creativity, noting that while Liverpool has quality players, they are finding it difficult to break down teams employing defensive tactics. Gerrard suggested that despite some forward-line injuries, the squad should possess sufficient talent to score against such opposition.

Notably, Gerrard has been linked with potential interest in replacing Slot, having liked social media posts discussing alternative managerial candidates for Liverpool.

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