The fallout from Arne Slot’s departure continues to ripple through Liverpool, and one of the club’s own has now spoken publicly for the first time.
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The fallout from Arne Slot’s departure continues to ripple through Liverpool, and one of the club’s own has now spoken publicly for the first time.
Slot’s tenure at Anfield came to an abrupt end following a disappointing 2025/26 campaign that saw Liverpool finish fifth in the Premier League and fall short of expectations both domestically and in Europe.
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The Dutchman’s exit closes a chapter that began in spectacular fashion when he guided the Reds to the Premier League title in his debut season, only for fortunes to dramatically unravel twelve months later.
As Liverpool begin the search for a new manager, attention has inevitably turned toward the players who worked under Slot, and how they have responded to his departure.
Liverpool academy graduate Curtis Jones endured a frustrating campaign under Slot.
After playing a significant role during Liverpool’s title-winning season, Jones found opportunities harder to come by in 2025/26, leading to speculation over his long-term future at the club.
Reports have linked the 25-year-old with Inter Milan, as uncertainty surrounds Liverpool’s squad heading into a potentially transformative summer.
Despite his reduced role, Jones still delivered encouraging performances whenever called upon.
His technical quality remained evident, maintaining an impressive pass completion rate while continuing to contribute defensively and progressively in midfield.
Many supporters have argued that his limited minutes failed to reflect his overall impact when given opportunities.
However, rather than focus on his own future, Jones used social media to pay tribute to the departing manager.
Posting a message after Slot’s exit was confirmed, the midfielder wrote on his Instagram, “Thank you & all the best for the future.”
“Respect you as a man for what you gave our club.”
The brief but heartfelt message highlighted the respect Slot retained within sections of the dressing room despite a difficult final season.
It also served as a reminder of the Dutchman’s achievements at Liverpool.
While his second campaign ultimately proved costly, Slot will forever be remembered as the manager who delivered the club’s 20th league title and successfully navigated the enormous challenge of succeeding Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool’s struggles this season were evident across the pitch.
The Reds scored significantly fewer goals than expected based on the quality of chances they created, while defensive issues saw them concede far more frequently than during their championship-winning campaign.
Those shortcomings ultimately proved decisive in Fenway Sports Group’s decision to make a managerial change.
For Jones, the coming weeks could be pivotal.
Liverpool’s next manager will arrive with fresh ideas and potentially a different vision for the squad.
Whether the midfielder becomes a key figure in the club’s next chapter or explores opportunities elsewhere remains to be seen.
For now, though, his focus has been on showing appreciation to a manager who, despite a difficult ending, still left a lasting mark on Liverpool’s recent history.