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Liverpool fans everywhere are debating, stressing and reflecting, because something deeper than a bad result is troubling the club.
This time, it’s not about VAR, referees, or even the form of Mohamed Salah or Cody Gakpo. What’s hurting supporters is a mistake from inside the club — one that is now coming back to haunt Arne Slot.
When he arrived in summer 2024 to replace Jurgen Klopp, he stepped into Anfield with confidence and belief. Fans trusted him to continue the legacy. But one major decision is now being viewed as a costly error.
It isn’t about tactics or lineups — it’s about who Slot allowed to leave. And at the center of the storm is Tyler Morton.
While Liverpool struggle for rhythm, while results swing unpredictably, and while big names underperform, Morton — the player quietly pushed out — is thriving elsewhere.
Fans are watching his rise and asking the same painful question: why did Liverpool let him go?
His exit was silent. No emotional farewell, no gratitude video. It felt like the club barely fought to keep a lifelong Liverpool fan who had shown maturity and intelligence in his few minutes on the pitch. After only 263 minutes under Slot, he was sent to Lyon — where he’s flourished.
France gave him what Liverpool didn’t: opportunities. And now he’s shining, even delivering standout performances against PSG. Lyon supporters call him a midfield conductor, the kind of player Liverpool now desperately need.
The frustration grew when Liverpool’s interest in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton emerged — a Slot favourite whose price is around £100 million. The twist? Palace reportedly view Morton as Wharton’s replacement.
That revelation outraged fans. Why sell Morton for little, only to spend a massive fee on a player of the same style and profile? It’s a contradiction supporters can’t ignore.
Morton’s growth in France only makes the decision look worse. He has played more matches in a few months at Lyon than he did in his entire Liverpool spell under Slot. Fans there adore him.
Meanwhile, Liverpool supporters are left wondering how such a promising homegrown talent was overlooked.
Some blame the club structure, but many blame Slot directly — saying he judged too quickly and doesn’t value academy players. Keeping Wataru Endo while letting Morton go, they argue, shows a lack of long-term vision.
They fear Liverpool are losing their identity: a club built on developing young talent and giving them chances, as Klopp once did with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, and others.
Online, the criticism is fierce. Some fans say they’d prefer re-signing Morton over spending £100 million on Wharton.
Others believe Slot is harming the club’s future by letting young talents slip away. They worry Liverpool will become a team that buys replacements instead of building them.
Yes, Wharton is an excellent midfielder with huge potential. But the issue isn’t his quality — it’s the principle. Liverpool already had someone similar and let him go. And in a market where £100 million could strengthen multiple positions, every mistake is magnified.
As Slot faces pressure — with Gakpo struggling, Isak misfiring and Salah below his usual level — Morton’s success becomes a spotlight on the manager’s choices. Fans are questioning whether he understands Liverpool’s culture, spirit and history.
They miss the Klopp era of nurturing talent. They fear more academy stars will slip away. Because at Liverpool, identity matters just as much as trophies. Losing Morton isn’t just a transfer — it hurts emotionally.
The next transfer window could define Slot’s relationship with supporters. If Wharton arrives and becomes a star, the noise may fade.
But if he struggles while Morton continues to flourish, the criticism will last for years — just like the cases of Suso, Rhian Brewster and others who were sold too early.
Slot still has time to correct course. But Liverpool fans want him to learn quickly: value the academy, protect the club’s identity, and stop letting talents walk away. Because at Anfield, players aren’t just signings — they’re part of the city, the culture and the heartbeat.
For now, Morton is thriving in France while Liverpool can only watch and hope this mistake doesn’t become one of the club’s great regrets.
