“I KNOW I COST US THE GAME… BUT WHAT ARNE SLOT SAID LEFT ME SHATTERED” – MILOS KERKEZ LIFTS THE LID ON THE FURIOUS EXCHANGE AFTER LIVERPOOL’S LOSS TO CRYSTAL PALACE
BREAKING NEWS:
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park has spiraled into controversy after Milos Kerkez revealed a tense confrontation with manager Arne Slot following the final whistle.
The 21-year-old full-back, whose costly error played a part in Palace’s opener, admitted he accepted responsibility for his mistake—but claimed the manager crossed a line with his post-match words.
Kerkez said:
“I know I made a terrible mistake, but what Arne Slot told me after the game is unacceptable. No player should ever hear that—no matter how badly they perform.”
While Kerkez stopped short of quoting Slot directly, insiders suggest the Dutchman harshly questioned his mentality and commitment. The comments came after Liverpool had battled back through Federico Chiesa’s equalizer, only to be undone late on by Eddie Nketiah.
The result snapped Liverpool’s unbeaten run and exposed defensive weaknesses, with Kerkez singled out as Palace exploited the flanks. Yet the real shock for fans has been the fallout rather than the performance itself.
Supporters are divided: some back Slot’s no-nonsense stance, while others argue publicly or privately tearing down a young player risks damaging his confidence and destabilizing the squad.
On fan forums, questions are flying: “Did Slot go too far?” and “Should Kerkez have kept this private?” With pressure mounting, many fear this could be the first crack in what was believed to be a united dressing room.
For Crystal Palace, the night marked another statement win in their remarkable run. For Liverpool, it wasn’t just about three points lost—it was about a storm brewing inside the camp.
Now, all eyes are on Arne Slot. Will he respond to Kerkez’s claims or attempt to diffuse the tension behind closed doors?
One thing is certain: Selhurst Park ended more than just Liverpool’s unbeaten streak—it may have sparked the first major crisis of Slot’s Anfield reign.
