Liverpool’s season has taken a dramatic downturn and manager Arne Slot now faces intense scrutiny as calls for change grow louder.
After the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Anfield on 19 October – a result which marked the ninth defeat in the last 12 matches in all competitions – the pressure on the Dutch manager reached new levels. Notably, Liverpool have lost four of their last six home games, shattering the long-standing aura of invincibility that once surrounded Anfield under Jurgen Klopp.
Slot was repeatedly asked about his job security in the post-match press conference. His response was firm:
“I’m not worried about my position. I have other matters to focus on. I need to do better.”
But the numbers paint a dramatic picture. According to Opta, since the end of September, Liverpool have recorded the worst form in Europe’s top five leagues, suffering more defeats (9) than any other club, including struggling teams such as St. Pauli, Wolfsburg (7 defeats each) and Mainz or Auxerre (6 defeats).
Indeed, this marks the first time since December 1953 that Liverpool have suffered three consecutive defeats by a margin of three goals or more in all competitions – an alarming achievement which underlines the depth of the current crisis.
Also Slot’s historic result: leading Liverpool to success Premier League 2024/25 title: may not be enough to protect him from the axe. According to reports in the English media, if results do not improve soon, the club’s management may be forced to act.
Slot’s challenge is now not just tactical: it is psychological. With fan sentiment soured and the team visibly shaken, the next few weeks could define not only Liverpool’s season, but the future of their troubled manager.
Sources: Znews
