Slot Should Give Ramsay His Chance — With Szoboszlai as the Safety Net

Tonight’s FA Cup tie presents Arne Slot with a decision.

With squad options limited and minutes stacking up across competitions, this feels like the perfect moment to give Ramsay his opportunity at right-back.

Liverpool have struggled with depth in that position this season. Injuries and inconsistency have forced adjustments, and supporters have questioned whether enough trust is being placed in the younger options available.

The FA Cup offers something different. It’s competitive, but it’s also an opportunity to rotate smartly — not recklessly.

If Ramsay starts and performs well, Liverpool gain a genuine option moving forward. If he struggles, Slot has a solution ready-made: Szoboszlai.

With Szoboszlai returning and capable of adapting, he could switch to right-back if needed, offering experience and stability. That tactical flexibility reduces the risk of giving Ramsay a chance.

The bigger picture matters too. Liverpool are competing across multiple fronts. Players cannot keep playing every minute. If squad members aren’t trusted in cup games, when will they be?

The FA Cup may not be the financial priority in modern football, but it remains an important competition — and a smart manager uses it to build depth as well as chase silverware.

Tonight could be Ramsay’s moment.

And sometimes, backing a young player is exactly what keeps a squad strong for the months ahead.