Arne Slot close to unwanted record not seen since Brendan Rodgers era ahead of Liverpool vs Tottenham
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Arne Slot will find himself on the wrong side of history if Liverpool lose to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend.Tottenham’s injury list is extensive and they are currently in the worst form of any team in the English top flight (five defeats in last five).Yet based on how Liverpool’s season has gone so far, there are no guarantees they will secure three points at Anfield, which would see Slot become the first manager to lose 10+ league ties in a single season since 2014/15. Who is your dream Liverpool manager in 2026/27?
Jurgen Klopp or Xabi Alonso? 🤤 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield/Jurgen Fromme/Firo Sportphoto Arne Slot one defeat away from matching Brendan Rodgers at LiverpoolWith just over two months of the season left to play out, Liverpool have already lost nine league games under Slot.That total is already more than they suffered during the 2023/24 (4) and 2024/25 (4) campaigns combined.Now, if Liverpool lose to Tottenham, or in any other Premier League match before this season comes to a close, Slot will become the first manager to suffer 10+ defeats in a single campaign since Brendan Rodgers back in 2014/15 (12).The Reds as a club have not suffered 10 defeats in one season since 2015/16, but both Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp had spells in charge then, meaning the Northern Irishman’s record still stands when only one manager is in charge for a full term. Liverpool’s forwards ALL deserve to be dropped against Spurs 😶 Which three would you go with against a side shipping so many goals?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Brendan Rodgers and Arne Slot’s records at Liverpool comparedIn total, Rodgers spent 1190 days in the Anfield dugout, taking charge of 166 matches across all competitions.During that time Liverpool won 85, drew 39 and fell to defeat on 42 occasions.They averaged 1.89 goals a game under the former Celtic boss, while conceding 1.33 with a 1.77 points per game total.Meanwhile, Slot has now overseen 100 fixtures on Merseyside, the latest of which was the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray.He has won 62, drawn 15 and lost 13 while scoring 2.08 per 90, conceding 1.18 and securing 2.01 points a match.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox