Pressure is intensifying on Liverpool manager Arne Slot after a disastrous run of form, with speculation mounting that Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique is being considered as a potential successor.
Gerrard's Glowing Endorsement
Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has already placed his seal of approval on the manager now linked with replacing Slot at Anfield. While working as a pundit for TNT Sports during last season's Champions League final, Gerrard delivered a powerful verdict on Luis Enrique.
"Does Luis Enrique deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola? The answer is yes," Gerrard stated emphatically during the broadcast back in May.
He further elaborated on the PSG manager's qualities, noting: "This team he has created and put together over the past year or two can beat you in any given way. The talent across this squad - it is a special group of players and they're getting coached by a special person as well."
Slot's Struggles Continue
The context for this speculation stems from Liverpool's alarming decline under current boss Arne Slot. The Reds have suffered back-to-back defeats against Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven following the international break, compounding what has become a deeply concerning pattern.
The statistics make for grim reading for Liverpool supporters:
- Six defeats in their last seven Premier League matches
- Nine losses from twelve games across all competitions
- Each of their last three matches lost by a three-goal margin
This dramatic slump has placed Slot's future in serious doubt, despite the Dutchman having guided Liverpool to the Premier League title last season.
Enrique Emerges as Contender
According to reports from The Sun, Luis Enrique has emerged as a genuine candidate should Liverpool decide to make a managerial change. The Spanish coach brings formidable credentials, having guided PSG to the Champions League title last season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final.
Enrique's PSG side notably eliminated Liverpool from the competition at the last-16 stage during their triumphant European campaign, adding another layer of intrigue to the potential appointment.
When questioned about his position following the damaging defeat to PSV, Slot admitted the situation was concerning but maintained he still felt secure. "It is a shock for everyone, for the players, for me, this is very, very unexpected," Slot confessed on Wednesday.
He added: "I am feeling safe, I am okay though. It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory but if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked."
The Liverpool hierarchy are understood to be maintaining their support for the time being, with Slot confirming he still feels trust from the board despite the mounting pressure. All eyes now turn to Sunday's Premier League clash against West Ham as Slot attempts to reverse his team's fortunes and silence the growing speculation about his future.
