Robbie Fowler singles out one Liverpool 'leader' responsible after devastating defeat vs Man City | OneFootball

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has called out Arne Slot for a perceived lack of leadership following the club’s humiliating 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Manchester City.

The defeat at the Etihad, which featured a hat-trick from Erling Haaland and a missed penalty by the departing Mohamed Salah, has pushed the Reds’ season to the brink of collapse.

Speaking during the post-match coverage, Fowler expressed his deep concern over the mental state of the squad and the manager’s inability to spark a reaction.

Robbie Fowler blames Arne Slot for Liverpool mess

Fowler was blunt in his assessment of the current management, arguing that the responsibility for the team’s current problems lies firmly at the door of the head coach, who he believes has failed to provide the necessary spark during difficult moments.

Fowler told TNT Sports (via BBC Sport):

“Arne Slot has to get the players to be better versions of what they are. You need leaders to drag people through tough times. That’s what you need, but we are not seeing that from the manager.”

The former striker noted that he had “never seen a Liverpool team so devoid of confidence,” especially after starting the game with a positive intent that quickly evaporated after City’s opening goal.

The loss marks Slot’s 15th defeat of the season, a statistic that Fowler suggests is indicative of a wider leadership vacuum within the dressing room and on the touchline.

Liverpool should bring in Steven Gerrard

With the Champions League now the only remaining chance for silverware, and a daunting clash with PSG looming, the calls for a radical change are intensifying.

Supporters have been calling for Slot to be sacked since a few weeks and the defeat vs Man City only intensified their frustrations as a section of fans walked out much before the final whistle.

There is a growing belief that Liverpool should bring in Steven Gerrard as an interim manager to see out the season.

The reasoning is simple: the team requires a massive morale boost and a figurehead who understands the club’s DNA implicitly.

Under this proposal, Gerrard would act as a someone who would try and boost the current morale at the club and hope to finish top four.