Arne Slot is fighting for his Liverpool job, with two managers being heavily linked following the club's nightmare run of results
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during a press conference
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is under pressure(Image: Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)
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Everything you need to know about Arne Slot's Liverpool future as sack pressure builds
Arne Slot's current crisis: Liverpool are facing their worst run of form in over 70 years, suffering nine defeats in their last 12 matches across all competitions. This included a humiliating 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, which significantly escalated the pressure on the manager.
Club hierarchy support: Despite the dire run of results and increasing external criticism, Arne Slot suspects he is safe in his position for the time being. He has confirmed receiving ongoing support and trust from the club's hierarchy, which is committed to backing him to turn the situation around.
Jamie Carragher's ultimatum: Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher publicly declared that Slot has only "one week to save his job" following the recent heavy losses. Carragher stipulated that the manager must secure at least seven points from the upcoming three league games to prevent his position from becoming untenable.
Shifting blame to players: Although he issued an ultimatum to the manager, Carragher largely pointed the finger at the underperforming players for the team's current predicament. He maintains that he is "angry with the players" and has always advocated for giving managers time at the club.
Overwhelming fan discontent:A survey of Liverpool fans revealed that 68% of respondents believe the club should sack Arne Slot after the defeat to PSV. This overwhelming sentiment suggests that the Dutchman has already lost the confidence of the majority of the fanbase.
Jurgen Klopp return speculation: Speculation has intensified regarding a sensational short-term return for former manager Jurgen Klopp to potentially replace Slot if he is dismissed. Klopp has fuelled these rumours by stating recently that a comeback to manage Liverpool is "theoretically possible."
The "Klopp hovering" warning: German journalist Marcel Reif used the strong analogy that Klopp is currently "hovering over Anfield like a UFO," suggesting his lingering presence poses a significant problem for Slot. This highlights the difficulty of following a legendary manager whose potential return is immediately seen as an option.
Long-term replacement target: Should Liverpool decide to move on from Slot, their long-term managerial target is reportedly Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique. The Spanish coach is highly regarded by the owners due to his pedigree, which includes two treble-winning seasons during his time at PSG and Barcelona.
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