The latest Liverpool news sees Arne Slot’s future reportedly discussed
Arne Slot has come under more pressure after Mohamed Salah’s statement(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool are still coming to terms with a dismal display on the pitch against Aston Villa at the weekend and the turbulent fallout that has unfolded off it. Mohamed Salah’s explosive social media post, in which he took direct aim at recent standards at Liverpool, has heaped further pressure on Arne Slot.
The Reds suffered their 20th defeat of the season on Friday night at the hands of Unai Emery’s side. Ever since, demands for the Dutch manager’s dismissal have grown increasingly loud.
While Slot retains the support of club owners Fenway Sports Group, rumours of divisions within the Liverpool boardroom over his future have been swirling since Friday’s defeat. Elsewhere in the latest Liverpool news, a frontrunner to succeed the embattled Slot — should he be shown the door this summer — has begun to emerge.
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According to TEAMtalk, not everybody working behind the scenes at Liverpool is ‘aligned behind the idea that Slot should definitely stay’. The development follows Salah’s incendiary post on Saturday, which called out Liverpool’s performances throughout the current campaign.
“Edwards and Hughes have some serious thinking and talking to do,” the outlet’s journalist, Graeme Bailey, said. “The situation with Slot is escalating at a pace, and I can tell you not everyone internally is aligned behind the idea that he should definitely stay.
“Liverpool are not a club that reacts emotionally or impulsively, but the ownership absolutely recognise this is becoming a very concerning situation.
Mohamed Salah has turned up the heat on Arne Slot with his statement(Image: Getty Images)
“I’m told Salah’s comments hit home in a massive way. Internally, there’s actually a lot of sympathy towards what he said, and people at the club understand why he voiced those frustrations.”
The report also suggests Liverpool have compiled a shortlist of potential replacements for Slot. This is said to include Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Al-Ahli’s German boss Matthias Jaissle and departing Bournemouth chief Andoni Iraola.
World-class boss emerges as favourite for Liverpool role
Yet if the bookmakers’ latest odds are anything to go by, the Reds’ shortlist may be about to gain another name: Luis Enrique. The Paris Saint-Germain manager is preparing his side for their second successive Champions League final, which takes place at the end of the month against Arsenal.
The two-time Champions League winner secured two titles at Barcelona, the European Cup and numerous domestic honours. He has claimed three Ligue 1 titles with Paris, alongside the Champions League and two Coupe de France trophies, among others.
Nevertheless, one significant obstacle is the speculation suggesting the 56-year-old Spaniard is reportedly keen on prolonging his tenure at the Parc de Princes until 2030.
Luis Enrique has been linked with the Liverpool job(Image: Alex Grimm, Getty Images)
With Slot still firmly in charge at Liverpool, such rumours remain purely speculative, yet bookmakers appear to believe the world-class tactician could be a frontrunner for the role should the Anfield club find themselves in need of a new man at the helm.
According to Sky Bet, the odds on the next Liverpool boss are as follows:
Luis Enrique – 7/2
Andoni Iraola – 4/1
Sebastian Hoeness – 9/2
Julian Nagelsmann – 6/1
Jurgen Klopp – 17/2
Oliver Glasner – 9/1
Marco Silva – 10/1
Unai Emery – 10/1
Zinedine Zidane – 12/1