Arne Slot is under mounting pressure at Liverpool after the Reds suffered their fifth defeat in six matches, losing 3-2 to Brentford on Saturday. The result leaves the reigning Premier League champions seven points off the pace set by Arsenal, with fans growing increasingly concerned about the team's form.
Slot's position is thought to be secure for now, thanks to his title triumph last season, but the spectre of former manager Jurgen Klopp looms large. Klopp, who left Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 campaign citing a lack of energy, has since taken up roles as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer and a position with the German Football League.
However, in a recent interview, Klopp did not rule out a return to Liverpool. 'I said I will never coach a different team in England so that means, if I did return, then it's Liverpool. So, yeah, theoretically it is possible,' he said. He added that at 58, he could 'make a decision in a few years' but currently does not miss the day-to-day demands of management.
Liverpool's defensive frailties have been exposed, particularly from set pieces, with Michael Kayode's long throw contributing to Brentford's opening goal. Slot admitted after the match that his side have 'not found an answer yet' to the problems posed by opponents.
The Reds now face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, a team that has already beaten them twice this season. Slot will be desperate to turn the tide and ease the growing speculation over his future.
