Arne Slot’s Anfield Showdown Fizzles Out…
It seems Liverpool fans are still practicing social distancing, because Anfield was not the bustling beehive Arne Slot was hoping for as Liverpool faced Southampton! Despite heading into the match as red-hot favorites, thousands of seats echoed like the Grand Canyon, leaving Slot’s dreams of a packed stadium like an empty chip bag.
The Southampton squad, racing to clinch the title of Premier League’s least-successful-ever team, probably didn’t mind the extra legroom. With them sitting heavier than a pint of stout in the standings, Slot still donned his fortune-teller hat, warning that the underdog Saints could try to pull a shocker. But let’s face it, Southampton’s current knack for losing makes Derby County’s notorious 2007-08 season look almost respectable.
While the Anfield atmosphere was more on a “library” level, Slot was throwing around the “f” word – and by that, we mean “final.” He prayed for fans to show up early and belt out those catchy tunes celebrating the likes of Lucho and Virgil. But alas, his touchline ban meant he could only spectate the football version of a quiet matinee. Maybe next time, bring popcorn, folks!
