Liverpool are continuing to struggle under Arne Slot in the Premier League, and fans will be hoping for a turnaround soon as they face PSV in the Champions League
Abbie Meehan Sports Writer U-35s and Will Schofield Senior Sports Reporter
08:14, 25 Nov 2025
Jurgen Klopp's secret meeting has come to light
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Jurgen Klopp's secret meeting has come to light(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool are hoping to distract from their Premier League struggles by maintaining a strong performance in the Champions League.
Currently, the Reds find themselves in mid-table with six victories and six defeats, continuing to flounder under Arne Slot. A 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday only confirmed fans' concerns about the team as Alexander Isak was substituted for Federico Chiesa.
The British record transfer has been a letdown for the Reds, and supporters will be hoping for a turnaround soon. In Europe, Liverpool have secured three wins and suffered one loss, solidifying their place in the upper half of the Champions League table.
Here, Daily Star Sport provides all the latest updates from Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's clandestine meeting
Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool walks his "Guard of Honour" at the end the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
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Klopp replaced Rodgers in 2015 - and the rest was history(Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Jurgen Klopp previously disclosed that he had a covert meeting with Liverpool prior to Brendan Rodgers being dismissed in 2015, reports the Mirror.
With current manager Slot facing criticism due to recent results, fans might be speculating if similar behind-the-scenes manoeuvres are already underway.
At the time, Rodgers was grappling with immense pressure, with the club sitting in 10th place - one spot higher than they currently are - and was ultimately sacked in October 2015.
Klopp was appointed four days later, revealing that discussions had been ongoing for weeks before the dismissal. He said: "The first meeting was in New York, that's true. But the first phone call with Mike was before that, three days before I don't know.
"It was a nice day, I remember that. I think I was in bed still. I had nothing to do. I had time off. I knew that Mike, or someone, from FSG was going to call. I didn't know Mike at that point. But we had one hour on the phone.
"I obviously convinced him in a way that he wanted to meet in New York to bring the deal over the line. Pretty much that's how it started."
Former Liverpool legend questions star pair
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates with Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on September 17, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Salah and Van Dijk have been slammed by an ex-Reds star(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Graeme Souness has raised concerns about Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, claiming their decline in performance is severely impacting the team's general condition.
At this stage last campaign, Salah had already netted 11 times whilst providing six assists and was receiving early Ballon d'Or recognition.
This term, the Egyptian has found the back of the net four times and created two goals, displaying a marked deterioration in his finishing prowess. Meanwhile, Van Dijk has let in 24 goals across all competitions thus far and appears unusually vulnerable at the centre of defence.
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Liverpool legend Souness has expressed unease about the pair alongside the squad's collective form. Speaking exclusively to the Echo, he remarked: "For the rest of the squad, they're conceding goals that they don't normally.
"Virgil van Dijk is now 34 and he made two mistakes in the Community Shield final - he was at fault for both goals just by being six inches too late.
"There is no doubt about it, at 34 the decline has started - he is still a wonderful player, but he will be on that slope and the same with Mohamed Salah - that worries me."