Tyler Morton’s exit, along with Harvey Elliott’s, has reportedly impacted Liverpool negatively, despite Morton not being a regular starter under Arne Slot.
On the Walk On podcast this week, Simon Hughes mentioned that some at the club feel losing players like Elliott and Morton has affected training standards and team morale.
He stated, “The difference between this season and last season is significant. Last season, there were players in the squad who were not available to Slot and have since been sold.
“I spoke to someone at the club recently about how losing players like Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton affected the training environment. These young players were familiar with the high training standards at Liverpool and believed they could eventually make the team. Their presence helped elevate the training atmosphere and team spirit.”
Tyler Morton discusses limited playing time under Arne Slot
Wayne Rooney has called Liverpool’s midfield a “big problem” this season, highlighting gaps in the squad, particularly in defensive positions.
Having Morton might have addressed some of these gaps, especially with limited options beyond Wataru Endo. However, Slot didn’t provide many starts for Morton, who feels he understands the reasoning.
“I think he saw me as a good player, but I don’t think he fully trusted me,” Morton said.
“I believe the limited game time was based on trust rather than ability,” he added.
“When I had my chance in the cup, I felt I performed well. I stayed focused, finished the season strong, and played in the under-21 Euros, which was an amazing experience.”
“I had several discussions with Slot during the season. Many players become frustrated about not playing, but I’m not like that.”
“I personally disagreed with my limited game time last season, but that was beyond my control. I did everything I could.”