Liverpool makes final decision on sacking Arne Slot

After a series of defeats and a serious decline in character, Liverpool's board is said to have started formulating plans to terminate Arne Slot's tenure right after the current campaign ends.

The task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp was never easy, and Arne Slot appears to be buckling under that immense pressure. Despite a promising start, the 2025/26 version of Liverpool is displaying a feeble and weak image. The humiliating 1-2 defeat against bottom-of-the-table Wolves recently acted as the "final straw," infuriating pundits and fans alike.

Currently, The Reds are stuck in fifth place with 48 points after 29 matches, trailing the league leaders by 16 points. Expert Stephen Warnock commented on BBC: “I wouldn't be surprised if the club makes a change if he fails to secure Champions League qualification.”

In reality, Slot's position is under serious threat due to a slow, ineffective style of play and a defense that consistently collapses in stoppage time—a recurring "ailment" that has happened five times this season.

The most reputable reporters covering the club have not held back in describing the current situation. James Pearce of The Athletic called the performance against Wolves “utterly dreadful and feeble”, while Dominic King of the Daily Mail asserted that the late conceded goals are not coincidences but symptoms of a “deep-rooted problem”.

Under Slot, Liverpool seems to have lost its fiery attacking "DNA" and the intense pressing game it was known for. The team has been likened to a batsman who only scores in singles instead of aiming for big hits, thereby easily squandering advantages.

If they cannot produce a turnaround in the Champions League round of 16 against Galatasaray, Slot's "cycle" at Anfield is predicted to end prematurely.

In the meeting rooms at Anfield, a transition atmosphere has already begun to emerge. Liverpool's leadership is considering long-term replacement options. The name Xabi Alonso has once again become the focal point of all expectations.

Although he recently had a somewhat turbulent spell at Real Madrid, his modern tactical imprint from the Bundesliga remains an intriguing gamble for the Merseyside club.

Furthermore, the improbable dream of Jurgen Klopp's return still smolders in the hearts of fans, even though persuading him to come back is extremely difficult. The coming weeks will be decisive for Arne Slot's fate. With the manager's seat now "on thin ice," Liverpool needs a comprehensive change to avoid sinking deeper into crisis before the 2026/27 season kicks off.