Steven Gerrard hails Arne Slot response as Steve McManaman blasts “keyboard warriors”

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Steven Gerrard has hailed Arne Slot for how he has handled the “demand” of Liverpool Football Club after admitting the Dutchman had been under “immense pressure.” Goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, either side of half-time, secured Liverpool’s first Premier League win since September as they beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield. "He'll be expected to beat Real Madrid" Steven Gerrard discusses the pressure that Arne Slot has had to face and looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League match… ?? @lynseyhipgrave1 ? @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/yyLVwCrJYj — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 1, 2025 “Listen, I think he’s handled the last couple of weeks really well.

He has been under immense pressure, so have his players,” Gerrard told TNT Sports. He’s handled it well.

“There has been a lot of nonsense spoken,” the former Liverpool midfielder told TNT Sports. The only way you can respond is by doing that tonight.” Slot has full backing of FSG Before the Premier League clash at Anfield, Slot insisted he retained the full backing of Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, and wasn’t worried about his future at Anfield despite his side’s recent form.