"And I can reveal that my inside sources tell me that Slot didn't want Diaz to leave, with the Reds boss actually also pushing for the Colombia international to be given a new contract. My understanding is that Hughes overruled Slot as he didn't see the value in giving Diaz a lucrative new deal, while the transfer fee Bayern were offering was seen as appealing."
"As I posted on X last night after the 4-1 defeat at home to PSV Eindhoven, there will be a meeting at Liverpool today as Slot faces a critical moment in his reign. The Dutch tactician will need to turn things around quickly, with this team now on its worse run since all the way back in 1953. For what it's worth, Jamie Carragher is still backing Slot and has instead blamed the players for this awful recent run."
Richard Hughes overruled Arne Slot and approved Luis Diaz's sale to Bayern Munich despite Slot pushing for Diaz to stay and receive a new contract. Hughes reportedly did not see value in a lucrative deal while Bayern's transfer fee was appealing. Diaz had been a key player during Liverpool's title-winning season and has started strongly for Bayern, increasing fan questions about the decision. Liverpool recruited Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as attacking signings but Diaz's departure is viewed as a significant loss. Slot faces a critical moment after a 4-1 home defeat to PSV, prompting a club meeting; Jamie Carragher backed Slot, while Steven Gerrard warned Slot must regain control.
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