Liverpool boss Arne Slot declares as he reveals what Amorim must do to secure Champions League football

The Premier League has been thrown into yet another wave of drama, but this time it isn’t about decisions on the pitch. Instead, it’s the words of Liverpool manager Arne Slot that have sparked heated debate. After Manchester United’s tense 2-1 win over Chelsea, Slot confidently claimed that United can secure a top-four finish under Ruben Amorim—provided the Portuguese coach follows two vital instructions.

In his post-match remarks, Slot openly congratulated Amorim for the victory but quickly turned the spotlight on what he believes are glaring issues. According to him, United’s hopes of reclaiming a Champions League spot hinge on two things: giving Kobbie Mainoo a permanent place in the starting lineup and ensuring the club’s new goalkeeper gets fully integrated as quickly as possible.

Slot’s comments spread rapidly across social media, not just because of their bluntness, but because they came from the mouth of Liverpool’s head coach. In the eyes of many, it added an extra layer of tension to one of football’s fiercest rivalries.

Mainoo, the teenage midfielder often praised for his maturity and calmness under pressure, has long been seen by United fans as the engine of their midfield. Supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by his occasional exclusion from key games, insisting he deserves to be a guaranteed starter. Slot’s advice, therefore, felt like a validation of what many have been demanding.

As for United’s new goalkeeper, questions remain about his sharpness and understanding with the backline. Slot didn’t mince words, stressing that the position still appears fragile. He argued that once Amorim fully addresses that issue, the team will become far more difficult to break down.

These remarks come at a pivotal moment in the season. United are very much in the hunt for a top-four spot, but every slip-up could prove costly. The win over Chelsea has boosted morale, yet Slot’s pointed comments have piled extra pressure on Amorim to make the right calls.

For United supporters, it feels like the message is clear: keep Mainoo on the pitch, stabilize the goalkeeper situation, and the top-four dream will become a reality.