Redknapp points finger at Liverpool players
Jamie Redknapp believes Liverpool's squad is partly to blame for Arne Slot's sacking.
Liverpool confirmed it had parted ways with Slot on Saturday, ending the Dutchman's two-year spell in charge.
Slot led Liverpool to its second Premier League title last season, but the Reds finished fifth this term, 25 points behind champion Arsenal.
Former Liverpool man Redknapp said he believes some of the players who won the title under Slot need to be held accountable, most notably midfield duo Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.
"A lot of players will be quick to blame Arne Slot, but if they look in the mirror this year... Alexis Mac Allister, for example, hasn't been good enough," Redknapp said.
"Gravenberch was elite last season, has he been good enough? No. Too many players haven't been good enough."
Andoni Iraola is the leading candidate to replace Slot at Anfield, according to reports. He led Bournemouth to UEFA Europa League qualification in 2025-2026 but is now a free agent.
However, Redknapp believes there are still some question marks surrounding Liverpool's squad, citing their big-money summer arrivals as players who need to step up.
Florian Wirtz endured a difficult debut campaign after his big money move from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Germany international registering just 15 goal involvements – seven goals and eight assists – in 49 appearances across all competitions.
Hugo Ekitike was Liverpool's standout summer arrival before sustaining a serious achilles tendon injury, while record signing Alexander Isak missed a large chunk of the campaign after breaking his leg.
Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez also struggled, although the latter did improve as the season went on. The Hungarian impressed under Iraola at Bournemouth.
"For Iraola, going into that squad, he will be licking his lips," Redknapp added.
"He's got Alexander Isak to get fit, and there are a couple of little dilemmas and question marks about how he's going to fit players into that team.
"There are some injuries there as well. Ekitike is out injured but when he comes back, how does he fit into the team with Gravenberch? How does he get the best out of Wirtz?
"That's going to be fascinating because, watching Bournemouth, you have to run in that midfield.
"You cannot have luxury players, and I'm a big fan of Wirtz, but it'll be fascinating how he fits into the team and make sure everyone works together.
"There are a lot of question marks in this squad. They're going to need thickening up, and it needs a bit more pace. Liverpool too many times last season were out-run."
