Arne Slot is 'under pressure' at Liverpool and needs Champions League qualification, says Michael Owen

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Arne Slot’s Liverpool failed to beat an injury-hit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, which means he is ‘under pressure’ in the eyes of Michael Owen.For much of the 2025/26 season, there have been calls for Slot to be sacked despite the stance remaining that Liverpool are backing the manager for now.However, after the Tottenham draw at Anfield, Owen suggested that the Dutchman needs Champions League qualification this season. Not many to choose from… Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images Speaking to the Premier League live blog after Sunday’s defeat, the former Liverpool striker had some advice for Slot amid him being ‘under pressure’.He mooted the Reds using their ‘best team’ rather than resting key stars as they did against Spurs.Owen said: “He’s under pressure, he needs to make sure he qualifies for the Champions League next season.

The way they’re playing at the moment, if I were [Arne Slot] I’d be trying to get some continuity in this team. “They’re not playing well and then they’re resting everyone, I’d just prefer the best team to actually play.

Not when you’re in bad form.” Will Xabi Alonso be Liverpool manager by the start of the 2026/27 season? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto Arne Slot’s response to Liverpool fans booingIt has become clear that a lot of fans are not happy with their manager and players.Even the match-going supporters have begun to turn, and were heard booing after the clash with Tottenham.Slot responded to those boos when speaking to BBC Sport post-game.He said: “No, I think it is completely normal.