Liverpool Manager Under Immense Pressure After Historic Slump
Arne Slot's position as Liverpool manager is hanging by a thread following what has been described as the club's most brutal period in over seven decades. The Dutch coach is facing intense scrutiny after overseeing a catastrophic run of form that has seen the team lose nine of their last twelve matches across all competitions.
The situation reached a new low during Wednesday's Champions League encounter, where Liverpool suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to PSV. This marked their third consecutive loss by a three-goal margin, sending shockwaves through the Anfield faithful.
Support From Above, But For How Long?
Despite the alarming results, there appears to be some temporary security for Slot from the club's hierarchy. Reports indicate that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) currently maintain their backing for the manager, trusting him to navigate the team out of this unprecedented crisis.
Slot himself acknowledged the precarious nature of his situation, admitting there is "a lot of pressure" on him to reverse the team's fortunes. While senior figures at the club reportedly retain confidence in the manager—who remarkably won the Premier League in his debut season—the goodwill is unlikely to last indefinitely if results don't improve rapidly.
Fan Patience Wears Thin as Carragher Delivers Ultimatum
The atmosphere at Anfield turned toxic following the PSV defeat, with jeers ringing around the stadium at full-time, clearly indicating that Liverpool supporters are running out of patience with the current regime.
Adding to the pressure, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has publicly declared that Slot has just "one week to save his job." The former defender stipulated that the manager must secure at least seven points from the upcoming three Premier League fixtures against West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds to prevent his position from becoming completely untenable.
Potential Successors Already Emerging
As speculation mounts about Slot's future, several high-profile names have already been linked with the Anfield hot seat should a change be made.
Xabi Alonso has emerged as the favourite to replace Slot, despite only joining Real Madrid last summer. The Spaniard, who was heavily linked with Liverpool before Slot's appointment, is reportedly experiencing tensions with Vinicius Jr at the Bernabeu, casting doubt on his long-term future in Madrid.
In a surprising twist, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is also reportedly in the running for a potential return. The German, currently serving as Head of Global Football at Red Bull, remains a legendary figure at Anfield after his successful tenure.
Other candidates being monitored include Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola, though no formal approaches have been made.
Despite being the bookmakers' second favourite for Premier League dismissal—behind only Leeds manager Daniel Farke—Mirror Football understands that Liverpool are not actively preparing to dismiss Slot immediately. However, with the team's form at its lowest ebb in generations, the Dutchman knows that time is rapidly running out to turn the tide.
