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Arne Slot set to punish unhappy Liverpool player who was an unused substitute against PSV after failing to report to training

Written by Uduak Obong

“THIS IS A FULL-BLOWN REVOLT… AND LIVERPOOL NEVER SAW IT COMING!”

BREAKING NEWS: Arne Slot is preparing to unleash the harshest disciplinary action of his Liverpool tenure after a shocking act of defiance from one of his newest signings — a player who has reportedly refused to show up to training ever since he was left as an unused substitute against PSV. What looked like a minor selection decision has now exploded into a full-scale internal crisis at Kirkby.

This is not a rumour. This is not speculation. This is straight from insiders who witnessed Slot’s reaction firsthand.

And trust me — he is furious.

THE PLAYER VANISHED AFTER PSV — AND NOBODY CAN REACH HIM

According to club sources, the new signing — who expected to feature heavily in the PSV clash — felt humiliated after being benched for the entire 90 minutes. Instead of responding like a professional who wants to fight for his spot, he reportedly took the most shocking route possible:

He simply stopped turning up to training.

No text.

No explanation.

No call to the coaching staff.

Just radio silence.

One senior figure at Liverpool described it as “one of the most baffling and disrespectful behaviours” they’ve witnessed from a new player in years.

ARNE SLOT’S RESPONSE? “IRON HAND” MODE ACTIVATED

Arne Slot is done playing nice.

He has already made it clear inside the dressing room: this will not be tolerated.

A source overheard Slot delivering what staff are calling the most ruthless message he has given since taking over:

“This is the first time I’m seeing such behaviour from a new player… and I’m going to treat him with an iron hand now.”

Slot has instructed the club’s disciplinary unit to prepare formal action. Fines. Suspensions. Possible squad exclusion. Even a January exit is not off the table if the player continues this rebellion.

This is no longer a minor internal issue — it is a test of Slot’s authority at a time when Liverpool’s season is already wobbling.

INSIDE THE DRESSING ROOM: SHOCK, CONFUSION, AND ANGER

Players are stunned.

Many believed the new signing had the potential to become a regular starter. But the idea of skipping training as a reaction to being benched? Senior members of the squad see it as a betrayal.

One Liverpool player reportedly told staff:

“If he’s doing this now, imagine what’ll happen when things get tougher. We can’t carry passengers.”

Another described the situation as “embarrassing” for a club that prides itself on professionalism and unity.

WHY THIS IS A NIGHTMARE TIMING FOR SLOT

Liverpool are already under pressure after the defensive chaos, the PSV humiliation, and the growing feeling that the squad is mentally fragile.

The last thing Slot needed was a new player throwing a tantrum and disappearing.

This incident has now added:

Dressing-room tension

Media heat

Questions about squad discipline

Pressure on the club hierarchy

Slot believes he must make an example of this player — not out of anger, but to protect the authority he desperately needs to survive this turbulent start.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The club has already launched internal procedures. If the player fails to report within the next 48 hours, Liverpool will escalate to:

Maximum fines

Training ban

Temporary removal from the squad list

Formal misconduct charge

And yes… a potential January sale

Slot wants this handled quickly. He wants the squad focused. And he wants this message to echo across Melwood:

No player — new or old — is bigger than Liverpool Football Club.

THE BIG QUESTION: WHO IS THE PLAYER?

Liverpool fans will be refreshing their feeds all day. This scandal has just begun, and insider leaks are coming fast.

Stay tuned — because this story is about to explode.

And one thing is clear:

Arne Slot is done being patient. The iron hand is officially out.

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