I watched every second of the 90-minute game between Liverpool and Tottenham, which ended in a 1-0 win for Tottenham Hotspur—a result that should never have happened. I firmly believe Arne Slot is to blame this time for including a player I describe as an “overrated underperformer.” Just look at the poor decisions and wasted opportunities to create crucial assists. Gary Neville criticized Arne Slot harshly and sent him a strong message, supporting his stance with solid arguments.

I watched every second of the 90-minute game between Liverpool and Tottenham, a match that left me shaking my head in disbelief. Tottenham Hotspur came away with a 1-0 win, but the truth is, that result should never have happened. It was one of those games where everything pointed to a different outcome, yet Tottenham found a way to pull off the victory. The worst part? Arne Slot, Tottenham’s manager, was to blame. His decision-making, specifically his inclusion of a player I can only describe as an “overrated underperformer,” was baffling.

This particular player, who has somehow managed to stay on the pitch despite constant underwhelming performances, was the center of every misstep in Tottenham’s attack. Throughout the match, I watched with growing frustration as he squandered multiple opportunities to create assists, hesitated when the ball was at his feet, and showed a complete lack of urgency. Time after time, there were golden chances that he should’ve taken, moments where the game was crying out for a decisive pass or a well-timed run—but nothing came. Instead, it felt like Tottenham were playing with a man down. His presence on the pitch was the kind of mistake a manager should never make in such an important match.

Gary Neville, always quick to analyze and critique the decisions that shape the outcome of a game, wasted no time in laying into Arne Slot’s tactical blunder. Neville’s analysis was sharp and unforgiving. He took no prisoners in criticizing the inclusion of the underperforming player, pointing out that Slot’s failure to see the problem earlier in the match had cost Tottenham dearly. The former footballer-turned pundit didn’t mince words—he called out the tactical naivety of Slot and how, in the modern game, such decisions could be the difference between glory and regret.

Neville’s criticism was not just harsh; it was backed by solid arguments. He highlighted how Tottenham’s attacking play was stunted by the player’s lack of vision and composure, and how their overall flow suffered as a result. Neville even went so far as to suggest that Tottenham could have easily dominated Liverpool had Slot made the right adjustments. In his eyes, the game was there for the taking, but the manager had failed to set his team up for success.

As the final whistle blew, I was left feeling robbed—not just because of the result, but because I knew deep down that Tottenham had not earned it. The game should’ve ended differently, and Arne Slot should be asking himself why he let it slip away. The criticism from Neville wasn’t just a harsh reality check; it was a wake-up call for Slot to rethink his strategies and personnel choices in the future. The inclusion of that “overrated underperformer” could cost him dearly if he doesn’t take the necessary steps to address it.