“I Didn’t Even Think It Was That Bad” — Slot’s Remark Is Bold… And Slightly Baffling

Arne Slot has made a comment that will raise eyebrows among Liverpool supporters.

Speaking recently, he said:

“We have improved A LOT compared to 3/4 months ago. Though I have to say, I didn’t even think it was THAT bad 3/4 months ago.”

It’s confident.

But it’s also… surprising.

Was It Really “Not That Bad”?

Three or four months ago, Liverpool were:

Struggling for consistency Losing midfield battles Looking predictable in attack Facing serious criticism from supporters

There were real concerns about balance, tempo and identity.

So when Slot suggests it wasn’t “that bad,” it feels like a disconnect from how many fans experienced that period.

Improvement Is Clear — But Context Matters

To be fair, Liverpool have improved.

The tempo is sharper.

The structure looks clearer.

Results have stabilised.

But improvement doesn’t erase memory.

Supporters remember frustrating performances. They remember dropped points. They remember games where Liverpool looked second best physically and mentally.

So hearing the manager downplay that period feels bold.

Confidence Or Blind Spot?

There are two ways to interpret Slot’s comment:

Confidence — He believed in the process, saw internal progress fans couldn’t see, and stayed calm. Blind spot — He underestimated how serious the issues actually were.

Managers often protect their dressing rooms publicly. They won’t call their own team poor.

But fans judge with emotion and results.

And emotionally, it did feel bad at times.

The Risk Of Rewriting The Narrative

Football moves fast.

When form improves, people forget quickly.

But dismissing past struggles too easily can frustrate supporters who lived through them week by week.

Slot is clearly backing his methods.

He’s saying the foundation was always there.

Now the question becomes:

Was he right all along… or did things genuinely need fixing?

Jamie (The Kopite View)