It’s hard to get the measure of things around Liverpool at the minute.
The growing discontent with Arne Slot is bringing the mood down, which isn’t to say it’s not justified.
But FSG are sticking with Slot it would seem, despite the news of Xabi Alonso being on the market again.
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It’s a decision that is in line with their behaviour since taking over the club. Fans might want Slot gone, but they don’t expect such drastic action — not while Liverpool are in contention for a Champions League spot.
Liverpool will be compared with Man United and Chelsea after sack decisions
Despite collecting just 18 points in their last 17 Premier League games, Liverpool are sat in fourth.
Just a point behind them is Man United, who parted ways with Ruben Amorim and put Michael Carrick in charge. Two points behind Liverpool are Chelsea, who brought in Liam Rosenior just days prior.
In both situations, the coach spoke out against the ownership. Slot hasn’t crossed that line, but there have been calls just as loud for his dismissal. With the three teams neck and neck, the answer to the ‘mid-season sack’ question will become clear.
Arne Slot and Richard Hughes, sporting director of Liverpool, during their first press conference
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If Liverpool fall behind those two, it would justify the more impulsive approach displayed by Chelsea and United. If the Reds hold their lead, it justifies the patience FSG have shown.
At that point, a run to a trophy could decide the summer outcome with Slot.
Slot feels closer to that point than ever at Liverpool
The reaction around Anfield after the stalemate against Burnley was telling. This is as poorly as he has been viewed in his time at the club.
Slot disregarded the post-Burnley boos as he admitted afterwards. He might not be thinking about fan perception, but it’s a lot easier to right the ship with the fans on board.
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12 games unbeaten, but it feels like Slot is on thin ice…
Arne Slot during Liverpool vs Burnley at Anfield
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Football is a results business, it’s true. But performances come into play when you aren’t winning.
Liverpool have neither looked good nor put together a good string of results, and the blame is being placed on the manager.
It’s a difficult situation, but one that could be improved if the standard of football improves as well. Burnley wasn’t nearly their worst performance in this stretch, but it feels like a possible tipping point.
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