As if Manchester United fans needed another reason to dislike Liverpool's new manager, it turns out Arne Slot has branded one of their players 'arrogant' and 'complacent'
The new Reds boss, who was officially confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's replacement on Monday, worked with Malacia for a year at Feyenoord prior to the defender's move to Old Trafford in 2022. The left back was more or less ever-present in Slot's team, but that didn't stop the Dutch manager from taking a few constructive swipes at him.
READ MORE: 'I haven't cried in years!' - Trent Alexander-Arnold left in tears during Liverpool interview "When we're behind he is typically the player to try and force the issue, or to ignite a spark with a run or a tackle," Slot told Dutch outlet Bleed Orange. " I do see him taunt opponents a bit too much.
Malacia has struggled since joining United for £13million nearly two years ago, though much of that is down to injury. The 24-year-old hasn't kicked a ball all season after undergoing surgery to correct a knee problem last summer.
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