'It's huge' - Sources: Arne Slot update ahead of Liverpool vs Aston Villa
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Fri 31 October 2025 15:40, UK Arne Slot has come under fire in recent weeks as a result of Liverpool’s dramatic turn of form, with their clash with Aston Villa now seen as crucial.Liverpool lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace at Anfield on 29 October, meaning they have now lost six of their last seven games across all competitions amid growing frustrations.Palace fans directed chants of “sacked in the morning” at Slot, and while their lighthearted jab comes amid no immediate concerns, the pressure is ramping up.That comes after Football Insider revealed on 26 October that Slot is not under immediate pressure at Liverpool, but frustrations have started to grow behind the scenes.However, multiple players were rested against Palace in preparation for their visit from Aston Villa, who are riding high off the back of a 1-0 win against Man City.Credit: ImagoArne Slot warned Aston Villa clash is now crucialFootball Insider revealed on 31 October that Liverpool are demanding Slot turn around their form “quickly” amid growing pressure behind the scenes.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the Villa clash is seen as “massive” for Slot, particularly after resting the majority of his key players against Crystal Palace, with some branding it a must-win. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Following the Aston Villa game, Liverpool will then face tough tests against Real Madrid and Man City, in what is a defining period for the rest of their season.Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “The pressure is definitely ramping up.
Liverpool’s form has been nowhere near good enough, with six defeats in seven.“It was a youthful team which lost to Palace in the cup, from the outside it looked like Slot had written the game off against a strong Palace side who took full advantage.“Look, he’s taken a big decision to put out a youthful team in that Carabao Cup clash. “He chose to rest players are ahead of this weekend’s massive game against Aston Villa, and if that doesn’t go well for him there’ll be a lot of backlash.Credit: Imago“He’s obviously focused on the Villa game and the Real Madrid clash in the Champions League next week.“So, yeah, it’s a huge couple of weeks coming up for Arne Slot.
Real worrying times for Liverpool and yeah, the pressure will build as results don’t improve quickly.“Football Insider revealed on 24 October that Slot is “one defeat away from crisis” at Liverpool, with the pressure on his position set to ramp up after another loss.Liverpool players becoming a ‘concern’ for SlotFormer Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 20 October that Liverpool are concerned about Slot as a result of their recent poor form.There is a growing expectation from the hierarchy at Anfield that this run of form is turned around, with games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Man City around the corner.Meanwhile, Slot’s “embarrassing” press conferences have raised the pressure with many questioning his recent excuses for the club’s poor form.Credit: ImagoA number of players including Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have come under fire, while Slot has been slammed for his decision-making.Brown told Football Insider on 23 October that Slot is worried about his Liverpool stars, with “major concerns” about some of their performances in recent weeks.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.