Liverpool's hierarchy have identified Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique as their primary managerial target should they decide to dismiss under-pressure coach Arne Slot.
Disastrous Run Puts Slot Under Fire
The Dutch manager faces mounting scrutiny after overseeing nine defeats in Liverpool's last twelve matches, a dramatic downturn following last season's Premier League triumph. Despite delivering the title in his debut campaign, Slot has struggled immensely during his second year at Anfield.
The situation reached crisis point this week with consecutive humiliations. First came a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, followed by an even more concerning 4-1 Champions League thrashing by PSV at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Enrique Emerges as Long-Term Solution
While Slot maintains he retains backing from the club's American owners, contingency planning is underway. PSG manager Luis Enrique stands as their preferred long-term replacement should a change become necessary.
The Spanish tactician has enjoyed remarkable success in Paris, guiding the French giants to their first-ever Champions League victory last season. That European triumph formed part of a treble-winning campaign, remarkably the second of Enrique's career after achieving the same feat with Barcelona in 2015.
Klopp Considered for Shock Return
In an extraordinary development, Liverpool are reportedly considering approaching former manager Jurgen Klopp for a short-term role if they dismiss Slot mid-season. The German, currently serving as Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, would likely only be asked to steer the team until season's end, with Enrique unlikely to leave PSG during the campaign.
According to reports, Liverpool executives have held conversations about Slot's position amid growing concerns he's losing the dressing room. This comes despite the manager spending a staggering £426 million on new players during the summer transfer window, yet failing to establish a consistent winning formula or settled starting eleven.
Slot acknowledges the inevitable speculation surrounding his future given the team's poor results but remains confident in the board's support. "It would be nice to turn it around and get a victory," he stated. "But if you are working as a coach and not doing well then it is normal that questions are asked. If you lose so many times, people start talking about that. I have got a lot of support from above."
The Dutchman's immediate future may hinge on Liverpool's upcoming fixtures against West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds as he desperately seeks to reverse the team's alarming decline.
