‘Wish you all the best’: Former Liverpool player ready for Arne Slot exit after Brighton loss…

“Wishing you all the best”: Former Liverpool player anticipates Arne Slot’s departure following Brighton defeat

Jermaine Pennant’s opinion on Arne Slot’s prospects as Liverpool manager after the match against Brighton

Arne Slot witnessed Liverpool suffer their 10th Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday, and Jermaine Pennant is displeased.

Throughout Jurgen Klopp’s complete seasons at Anfield, the Reds never experienced more than nine league losses in a single campaign (they also lost 10 in 2015/16 when Brendan Rodgers began the season).

Now, with that record already equaled and seven matches remaining in the 2025/26 season, Jermaine Pennant has extended his best wishes to Slot for his future endeavors.

Jermaine Pennant indicates Arne Slot may depart Liverpool before the next season

Pennant was quite outspoken in his criticism while observing the defeat to Brighton, and he has expressed his thoughts on Slot via X/Twitter.

He stated: “Liverpool was outpaced again today, and Brighton had a 40-year-old in midfield.

“We are done for, Champions League football next season is out of the question. Thank you Mr. Slot for the Premier League title and your contributions, but I wish you all the best in your future endeavors next season.”

In addition to suggesting that Slot could be without a job next season, Pennant also expressed his discontent regarding the manager’s decision to utilize Rio Ngumoha.

Arne Slot’s decision to use Rio Ngumoha against Brighton scrutinized

Ngumoha remained on the bench during the first half, with Curtis Jones stepping in for the injured Hugo Ekitike, a choice that left Liverpool supporters perplexed.

Pennant was outraged by the decision to favor Jones over the 17-year-old winger.

In another tweet, he remarked: “This is where Slot frustrates me… bring on Rio and move Gakpo to the center, it’s not rocket science.”

Ngumoha eventually entered the game in the second half, but he could not alter the outcome of the match.

Nevertheless, he received a 7.0 rating from Sofascore, completed four out of four passes, and achieved three successful dribbles out of five.

He also secured five ground duels and advanced the ball a total distance of 81.3m. Will that suffice for him to earn a starting position against Manchester City following the international break? Likely not, according to Slot’s perspective.