Liverpool manager Arne Slot has endured a challenging week, with his side suffering back-to-back defeats in the space of five days. The Reds crashed out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion against PSG before falling short in the Carabao Cup final, losing 2-1 to Newcastle United. These setbacks have effectively ended Liverpool’s hopes of securing a historic treble in Slot’s debut season.
Despite the recent disappointments, it has been a remarkable campaign for Liverpool fans, with the club on course to claim its second Premier League title. Sitting at the top of the table with just nine games remaining, Slot’s men will be eager to wrap up the league as soon as possible and shift focus toward a strong finish to the season.
However, in other competitions, Liverpool have struggled to maintain their dominance. At the start of 2025, the Merseyside club was competing on all four fronts, but a dramatic downturn in form has left Arne Slot’s side with just one trophy to fight for. With their Champions League and Carabao Cup hopes dashed, all attention is now on securing the Premier League title to salvage what has been an otherwise promising season.
Liverpool’s cup campaign took a shocking turn when they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Championship side Plymouth Argyle in a stunning upset. Things went from bad to worse as Arne Slot’s men then suffered a heartbreaking Champions League exit at the hands of PSG, losing in a dramatic penalty shootout. Just days after that disappointment, the Reds endured another setback, falling short in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley, capping off a miserable week for the club.
But, Arne Slot has still done an impressive job and has been leading the club to a historic 20th league title in their history. Robbie Fowler has also come out in support of the Dutchman and said to [HaytersTV](https://youtu.be/t8Pokr4XNh0?si=Kc8WGuz4s0ZUi3Dd),
> > “The last week was not what we wanted but I think (Slot has) been a phenomenal manager for the club. Every Liverpool fan will forgive losing the Champions League and League Cup as, other than a catastrophic development, Liverpool are going to win the Premier League and for a manager to come in and do that is a phenomenal achievement. To sit here and say Liverpool haven’t missed Jurgen is quite an unbelievable statement considering Jurgen took them to the very top again.”
Fowler is right to point out that, unless something extraordinary happens, Liverpool will be crowned champions. That alone will be enough for most fans to forgive the cup failures. However, whether supporters will truly “forgive” the Champions League and domestic cup exits depends on how the team performs in the final stretch of the league campaign. If Liverpool stumbles in the title race, then the early optimism around Slot could fade quickly.
As for the Klopp comparison, it’s an interesting take. While Liverpool haven’t necessarily “missed” Klopp in terms of results, the emotional bond he had with the club and fans is irreplaceable. Slot’s success this season will earn him admiration, but true acceptance will come over time, depending on how Liverpool evolve under his leadership.
The international break has come at the right time for Arne Slot and his side. This will be a chance for the players to rest a little and regroup following a disappointing week. The Reds are still favourites to win the Premier League and will be hoping to lift the title as early as possible.