Arne Slot has delivered a scathing critique of a Liverpool player, declaring, *”As long as I’m the Liverpool manager, he will never start again—unless I’m sacked.”* The Reds boss pointed fingers, blaming the player for their inability to secure a win against Fulham, a team he described as “small,” despite dominating the game.

Diogo Jota made a sensational comeback, scoring a late equalizer to help Liverpool secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield.

The Reds played most of the match with 10 men after Andy Robertson was sent off in the 17th minute for denying Harry Wilson a clear scoring opportunity.

Andreas Pereira gave Fulham the lead in the first half, but Cody Gakpo’s equalizer shortly after the break kept Liverpool in the game.

Substitute Rodrigo Muniz put Fulham ahead again in the 76th minute, but Jota’s dramatic strike four minutes from time salvaged a point for the home side.

Liverpool Player Ratings:

Alisson Becker (6): Provided defensive support by stepping out of his area and made routine saves in the second half.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (5): Struggled defensively and with passing decisions. Subbed off after a difficult afternoon.

Joe Gomez (7): Adapted to multiple defensive roles and contributed to the second equalizer.

Virgil van Dijk (6): Looked unsettled initially but grew more stable as the match progressed.

Andy Robertson (2): A game to forget, with an early red card following a deflection and miscontrol.

Ryan Gravenberch (8): Impressive in an emergency center-back role, showing composure and game-reading skills.

Curtis Jones (6): Retained possession effectively but was limited after a second-half booking. Subbed.

Mohamed Salah (7): Came alive after the red card, delivering a brilliant cross for Gakpo’s goal and consistently threatening Fulham’s defense.

Luis Díaz (6): Limited in the first half but showed determination and improvement after the break.

Jarell Quansah (6): Shaky start after coming on but gained confidence as the game progressed.

Dominik Szoboszlai (7): Increased intensity following the red card, creating chances and battling hard. Subbed after tiring.

Cody Gakpo (7): Struggled early but responded well, scoring a fantastic equalizer and taking the game to Fulham. Subbed.

Darwin Núñez (7): Injected pressure on Fulham and assisted Jota’s goal. Booked.

Harvey Elliott (7): Added energy and came close to scoring with a curling effort.

Diogo Jota (8): Changed the game with his movement and scored a crucial late equalizer.

A resilient performance from Liverpool in a challenging match, with Jota and Gakpo standing out in a display of determination and grit.