Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot After Disastrous Run
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under intense scrutiny following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, a result that matched the club's poorest-ever home performance in the Premier League era. This latest setback is part of a dramatic collapse in form, with the Reds having lost six of their last seven league games and eight of their last eleven outings across all competitions.
The situation represents a stunning reversal for a team that clinched the title last season and began the current campaign impressively. A major summer spending spree was expected to build on that success, but the team's drastic decline has now cast serious doubt over Slot's future at Anfield.
Bookmakers Back Klopp for Sensational Anfield Comeback
In a remarkable turn of events, former manager Jurgen Klopp has been installed as the frontrunner by bookmakers to replace his successor. Oddschecker lists the German tactician as the favourite for a stunning return, roughly 18 months after he stepped down as Liverpool boss. Klopp is currently working as head of global football for Red Bull.
Despite the speculation, Klopp has publicly backed Slot this term. In an appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast, he said, "He's a super good guy. He got the best out of this team, and they became champions in an incredible manner. It's not about Arne showing the world what he can do - it's about getting the best out of the team. That's exactly what he did. Change always has an impact. And change always needs time."
Other Contenders and Slot's Reaction
The list of potential candidates does not end with Klopp. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt and guided Palace to an FA Cup triumph, is priced as short as 5/1. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is close behind at 6/1, with Aston Villa's Unai Emery also in the running at 10/1.
Other notable names include former fan favourite Xabi Alonso at 16/1, while Liverpool icons Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers are both valued at 25/1. In a truly surprising move, bookmakers have even quoted current Real Madrid player and Reds legend Trent Alexander-Arnold at 66/1 to make a sensational return as manager.
Amid the growing pressure, Slot has accepted full responsibility for the team's poor results. He stated, "Of course there is a way out, especially with the quality players we have... I want to emphasise I am responsible for the current losses: you are responsible when you are winning but also responsible when you are losing. I can never come up with enough excuses for us to have the results we have. That is far from good enough and I am responsible for that."
The defending Premier League champions now find themselves languishing in 11th place after 12 matches, a position that was unthinkable just a few months ago.
