Arne Slot is facing increasing scrutiny as Liverpool manager amid the Reds' poor run of form with former boss Jurgen Klopp linked with a sensational return to Anfield
Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp being linked with a return to Anfield
Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp being linked with a return to Anfield
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Everything you need to know about Jurgen Klopp Liverpool return rumours as Arne Slot pressure grows
Liverpool's awful run: Current Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing immense pressure following the club's worst run of form in over 70 years. This poor spell includes a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to PSV and several recent losses in the Premier League, leaving the team 12th domestically.
Jurgen Klopp rumours: Speculation is rife regarding who could replace Slot, with former manager Jürgen Klopp being the bookmakers' clear overriding favourite. The German departed Anfield last year, having achieved major successes including a Champions League title and ending the club's 30-year league title drought.
What Klopp has said: Klopp himself fuelled rumours of a return during a podcast appearance by stating it is "theoretically possible" he could manage the Reds again. However, he firmly reiterated his pledge that he would "never coach another team, a different team, in England" besides Liverpool.
The view from Germany: German publication BILD published strong commentary on the situation, with journalist Marcel Reif claiming the club is in such a dire state it has "practically burned to the ground." Reif added that the timing of Klopp's recent statement regarding a potential return was "terrible" for the struggling Slot.
Klopp 'hovering' claim: Reif dramatically described Klopp's influence, suggesting he is "hovering over Anfield like a UFO" due to his availability and the fans' desire for his comeback. He argued it would be "negligent" if the club hierarchy failed to attempt to bring the legendary manager back to Merseyside.
Current job plans: Uli Hoeness, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, questioned the longevity of Klopp’s current advisory roles with the Red Bull group and the German Football League. Hoeness publicly stated he can only imagine Klopp as a coach "on the pitch" and nowhere else, implying these new roles are temporary.
Ready for his next challenge? The German media further noted that Klopp, who left the club due to exhaustion, now appears "very rested," potentially indicating he is ready for a new management challenge. This rested appearance acts as an additional ominous warning for Slot, who must now watch out for the shadow of his predecessor, in the eyes of the German press at least.
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