Gary Neville has launched a scathing attack on Liverpool's players, claiming manager Arne Slot can no longer trust them following another dramatic late collapse.
Elland Road Heartbreak Extends Liverpool's Crisis
The Reds' faltering Premier League title defence suffered another significant blow on Saturday, 7th December 2025, after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser away to Leeds United. Having raced into a 2-0 lead, Liverpool appeared to have snatched a vital win when Dominik Szoboszlai made it 3-2 late on. However, Ao Tanaka's last-gasp leveller for Leeds meant the points were shared in a 3-3 draw, extending a miserable run of form for the reigning champions.
Neville's Brutal Verdict on Reds' Mentality
Analysing the game for Sky Sports, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville did not hold back in his criticism. He suggested the team's recurring failures have destroyed any faith the new manager can have in his squad.
"Liverpool, you just can't trust them," Neville stated. "Arne Slot can't believe it. It's a mystery that continues. His team just implode."
He highlighted the visible frustration from the coaching staff, saying, "Arne Slot and the coaches were frantically shouting before that corner towards the Liverpool players. Liverpool's implosion, I said it before, is real."
Neville concluded his damning assessment by pointing to a pattern of errors: "This is a game that was comfortable for them at 2-0. For Liverpool, despair, inconsistent, you can't trust them... They make mistake after mistake after mistake."
Slot's Response and The Stark League Table
When questioned post-match on whether the issue was a mental one, Liverpool boss Arne Slot offered a different perspective. "I don't feel that," he replied, instead pointing to specific moments in the game, including a conceded penalty and the late set-piece.
Slot did praise his team's character to regain the lead at 3-2, highlighting the quality of Alexis Mac Allister and the finish from goalscorer Szoboszlai. However, the result leaves Liverpool in a dire position in the table.
The draw leaves Liverpool eighth in the Premier League, a staggering ten points behind leaders Arsenal. This represents a profound crisis for a club that won the title just last season.
Attention now turns to the Champions League, where Liverpool face Inter Milan on Tuesday, before returning to Premier League action with a home fixture against Brighton next weekend. The pressure on Arne Slot to find a swift solution is intensifying with each disappointing result.
