Trent Alexander Arnold and Salah reveals a different version of Arne Slot

Arne Slot on the touchline has been one of the most influential figures in the ongoing Premier League campaign. In his first season in the Premier League, he is on his way to winning the title with Liverpool. While he is often seen smiling on the touchline, the Liverpool players witnessed a different side of Arne Slot in the crucial game against Southampton. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah both mentioned that they saw a different version of Slot in the dressing room before the Southampton match.

Liverpool were trailing at the end of the first half in their Premier League fixture against relegation-battling Southampton. Slot tore into his players, which eventually inspired the side to secure a 3-1 win, with Salah’s double and Darwin Nunez’s goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold said:

Probably the most [angry] we have seen him so far, I guess it's a good thing he's not been too animated so far, but I think rightfully so

What did Virgil van Dijk say about Arne Slot’s heated discussion at half time?

Talking about the heated discussion Arne Slot had with his teammates, Virgil van Dijk supported the Dutchman. He put himself in Arne Slot's shoes and mentioned that it would have been frustrating to watch. However, Liverpool stepped up in the second half and secured a crucial victory in the league fixture, keeping them at the top of the title race. He said:

And I think from his point of view as well, it was even more frustrating to see. But we did what we all wanted in the second half and what he wanted as well and now we move on. He wasn't happy and he had every right to [not be]

What next for Liverpool? 

With a win over the weekend and Arsenal drawing to Manchester United at Old Trafford, Liverpool are now 15 points clear at the top of the points table. They will now turn their focus to the Champions League, where the Merseysiders will face Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool hold a one-goal lead in the tie, which PSG will look to overturn after resting all of their 11 regular players in the Ligue 1 fixture.