“Dragged Him Off Myself!” 😡 Souness Goes NUCLEAR on ‘Weak’ Liverpool Star in Brutal Rant!**
“I Would Have Dragged Him Off Myself”: Souness Unleashes Hell on Liverpool’s ‘Weak’ Stars**
The Anfield dust hasn’t even settled on what has been a tumultuous 2025/26 campaign, but Graeme Souness has already taken a blowtorch to the remains.
In a season where **Arne Slot’s** side has stuttered from defending champions to top-four scramblers, the legendary former captain and manager didn’t just critique the performance—he questioned the very soul of the current dressing room. Speaking on *talkSPORT* this morning, Souness delivered a scathing, unfiltered assessment of the “rot” he believes is currently undermining the club’s foundations.
### **”A Slap in the Face to Legends”**
The catalyst for Souness’s fury appears to be the recent dip in form of several high-profile stars, most notably **Mohamed Salah**, whose output has dropped significantly this term. However, Souness’s vitriol wasn’t reserved for stats; it was about the perceived “lack of fight” that has seen Liverpool exit the Champions League and fall 20 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
> “I’ve captained this club and I’ve sat in that dugout, and I can tell you right now that if I was in that dressing room today, **he wouldn’t have made it to the second half because I would have dragged him off myself**,” Souness barked, his voice rising with the trademark intensity that once terrified opposition midfielders.
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“For that lack of fight? It’s a slap in the face to every legend who built this institution. You don’t get to wear that shirt and stroll around like you’re doing us a favor.”
### **The Soft Touch: Slot Under Fire**
While Souness has previously been protective of Arne Slot—noting the “perfect storm” the Dutchman navigated to win the league last year—the gloves are officially off regarding Slot’s man-management.
The “unhinged” rant took a direct turn toward the manager’s office, with Souness accusing Slot of being “far too soft” on players who have mentally checked out.
* **The Accusation:** Slot is prioritizing harmony over accountability.
* **The “Rot”:** Souness claims certain players—hinted to be those nearing the end of their contracts or eyeing moves to the Saudi Pro League—”clearly don’t want to be there.”
* **The Verdict:** By failing to make an example of underperformers, Slot is allowing a culture of mediocrity to fester.
### **A Club at a Crossroads**
This isn’t just the grumbling of a bygone era; it’s a reflection of a fan base that is increasingly restless. Despite the **$600 million** spent on the likes of **Florian Wirtz** and **Alexander Isak**, the “spine” of the team looks fragile.
“You don’t win things with talent alone; you win them with people who hate losing more than they love winning,” Souness added. “Right now, I see a lot of talent, but I don’t see any of that old-school Liverpool nastiness. If the manager won’t demand it, the players certainly won’t find it themselves.”
As Liverpool enters the final two games of the season, clinging to fourth place over a surging Aston Villa, Souness’s words serve as a grim reminder: at Anfield, the history is heavy, and if you aren’t prepared to carry it, the legends of the past are more than happy to let you know.
**Is Souness right, or is this just “old man yells at cloud”?** With a massive summer overhaul looming, the answer might determine whether Liverpool returns to the summit or continues this alarming slide.
