“I DON’T KNOW WHO NEEDS TO HEAR THIS… BUT THIS ISN’T THE LIVERPOOL WE KNEW!” – RYAN BABEL SLAMS STAR PLAYER AFTER ANFIELD COLLAPSE, CALLS HIM A TOTAL FLOP 😤🔥
BREAKING NEWS:
Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has unleashed a brutal rant after watching his old club’s shocking 2–1 defeat to Manchester United — and he didn’t mince words. The ex-Red took to social media to deliver a message that has the fanbase split right down the middle:
“I don’t know who needs to hear this… but this current squad are no longer the Liverpool team of last season. Since his arrival at Anfield, he’s completely turned the club upside down — just like what happened at his former club.”
Babel’s statement, fiery and unapologetic, was clearly aimed at one of Liverpool’s newest signings — a player many believe is Alexander Isak, who joined with massive expectations but has so far failed to deliver. The Dutch legend didn’t stop there. He went on to describe the star as “a total flop” and urged Arne Slot to bench him immediately, claiming there are “better substitutes waiting who actually understand what it means to wear the shirt.”
Babel’s criticism reflects the growing frustration among Liverpool supporters after a disastrous run of four straight Premier League losses. Once known for intensity and ruthlessness, Slot’s side now looks slow, predictable, and disconnected — and Babel believes part of the problem lies with certain “high-profile names” who have failed to adapt.
“Liverpool used to fight for every ball,” he continued. “Now they walk around like it’s a training session. There’s no energy, no urgency, no leadership. Some players came in thinking they’d change the system — instead, they’ve changed the identity.”
The comments come after another lacklustre showing from Isak, who struggled to make an impact against Manchester United’s back line. Ruben Amorim’s men looked hungrier, sharper, and more organised. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s attack was toothless, with Salah isolated and Isak failing to connect play or create any real threat.
Babel’s harsh verdict mirrors what many fans have been saying online. Supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter) with messages demanding that Slot drop underperforming stars and give chances to youngsters like Ben Doak or even Darwin Núñez, who’s been benched despite better form.
Arne Slot, however, continues to back his summer signing, insisting that Isak “needs time” to settle into his system. But critics like Babel aren’t buying that excuse. “Time?” Babel asked rhetorically in a follow-up post. “Liverpool doesn’t have time. This is a club built on standards. If you can’t meet them, sit on the bench.”
The frustration runs deep because expectations were sky-high when Slot arrived. The Dutchman promised evolution, not revolution — but after months in charge, Liverpool appear to be regressing. Defensive mistakes, a lack of chemistry, and growing tension between the manager and senior players like Salah have left the dressing room divided.
Babel’s message cuts straight to the point — something Liverpool fans have been whispering but few have said aloud: the magic is gone, and the identity is fading fast.
The verdict is brutal but honest: the “Liverpool of last season” — fearless, united, and relentless — is nowhere to be found. And unless Arne Slot makes drastic changes soon, including benching underperforming stars, Anfield could be heading for one of its darkest Premier League seasons in recent memory.
As Ryan Babel put it best: “This isn’t the Liverpool we built. This is a team that’s lost its soul — and it’s time someone reminded them who they are.” 💥