Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League took a major hit on Saturday afternoon after they fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton.
The hosts took the lead through Danny Welbeck’s header before a Lewis Dunk error allowed Milos Kerkez to score his first goal for the club. But Welbeck scored a second in the second half to secure all three points for the Seagulls, and leave the Reds further behind Man Utd, despite their rivals dropping points against Bournemouth on Friday night.
That has sparked major concern around the job that Slot is doing at Anfield at the moment, and the club must surely now act to get rid of the Dutchman and save their season.
Liverpool’s defeat leaves the club six points behind Manchester United in third, and just one point ahead of Chelsea ahead of their clash with Everton on Saturday evening, and clinging to the hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
The team have seven games remaining in this campaign in the Premier League now, and while they are still in the Champions League and FA Cup, they have a chance to make a change during the international break to ensure that they can save their season.
Slot is quite clearly done at Anfield. He has lost the support of the fans, and FSG are said to be keen on a move to bring in Xabi Alonso as his replacement. But the Spaniard is known to have complex methods, and a mid-season change likely wouldn’t suit him or the squad.
But there is someone else, who was present at the Amex Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, who would be ready to step in to the role until the end of the season, who could turn things around and ensure Liverpool get what they want between now and May.
Steven Gerrard Ready to Step In to Role
Steven Gerrard
When Liverpool were going through their roughest patch of the season, it was reported that the board made contact with Gerrard about coming in and replacing the Dutchman.
Having won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers, Gerrard knows what managing in pressure situations means, and nobody knows Liverpool better than he does.
The legendary midfielder is known to be ‘very keen’ to take over if given the opportunity, and FSG should be seriously looking into the possibility of getting it done to ensure they don’t miss out on Champions League football.
It’s clear that changes are needed, and waiting until the summer could be catastrophic. Slot must go now, and Gerrard is ready to step in and replace him.
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It was a tough afternoon in the Premier League for the Reds.