Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confronting a severe crisis at Anfield following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The loss marks the Reds' sixth defeat in just seven matches across all competitions, throwing their Premier League title defence into complete disarray.
Anfield Humiliation Sparks Managerial Pressure
The atmosphere at Anfield turned toxic as Liverpool slumped to a crushing 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest. This result compounds a miserable start to the 2025-26 campaign for Slot, who just months ago was celebrating a dream Premier League triumph in his debut season. The team's dramatic collapse is particularly alarming given the club's massive £450 million investment in the squad during the summer transfer window.
This latest setback follows a 3-0 loss to Manchester City before the international break, extending a run of form that seemed unthinkable during the title-winning campaign. Liverpool have now suffered six defeats in their last seven outings, leaving them eight points adrift of the league summit and raising serious questions about the Dutchman's ability to reverse the slide.
Pundits Deliver Verdict on Slot's Future
With scrutiny intensifying, prominent football analysts have weighed in on whether Liverpool's owners will pull the trigger. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown acknowledged the severity of the situation but expressed doubt about an imminent sacking.
"We have to give credit to Forest for what they are doing but yes, the wheels are coming off now for Arne Slot," Keown told Final Score. "I don't think you can win the league one year and get sacked the next. It's remarkable what we are seeing with Liverpool. Their fall from grace... is unthinkable really from this time last season."
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp echoed calls for patience, urging the club hierarchy to avoid a rash decision. "Right now, I think it's a time for patience because they'll be people, pundits, everyone going crazy, [saying] 'Sack the manager'. [Be] calm, take your time, make sure you assess it," he stated on Sky Sports.
Klopp Looms as Shock Replacement Contender
Compounding the pressure on Slot is the looming spectre of a sensational return for former manager Jurgen Klopp. The German icon, who left the club last summer, is now the bookmakers' favourite to replace Slot if a change is made.
Major betting firms including Sky Bet and Paddy Power have installed Klopp as short as 2/1 to make a shock return to the Anfield dugout. This follows comments Klopp made in October on the Diary of a CEO podcast, where he refused to rule out a future comeback.
"I said I would never coach a different team in England. So that means if, (I did return to England) then it's Liverpool. Yeah, theoretically it's possible," Klopp revealed. While he currently enjoys his role away from frontline management, he left the door open, adding, "I could make a decision in a few years. I don't know."
Other names in the frame according to bookmakers include Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, Aston Villa's Unai Emery, and Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann. However, there is no current indication from the Liverpool ownership that they are considering a managerial change at this stage.
