Arne Slot job decision facing Liverpool has Alan Shearer and Micah Richards split

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Shearer believes this match has extra significance on Slot, as lifting the big-eared trophy may be their only way to qualify for next year's competition, with the Reds' Premier League form being so inconsistent.Up to 70% off Liverpool kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. He has to get in the Champions League via winning it.

I’m not even sure top five would be enough, but it’s not nice to see what’s going on at Liverpool."In January, Shearer said he believes Slot will be sacked if he fails to qualify for Champions League football next year. The Reds are currently fifth, but the race for the top five is perilously tight, with only five points separating Liverpool and Fulham in ninth place, with Chelsea, Brentford and Everton all waiting to capitalise on any mistakes.While Shearer believes Slot may be in trouble if they fail to get into the Champions League, Richards believes the Dutchman should have enough credit in the bank to remain in charge if they do not, citing last season's Premier League title triumph.

He’s a manager who has won the Premier League, let’s not forget, just last season."Content cannot be displayed without consentShearer was not so sure, replying: "That in itself is a thing that he won the league but he’s miles behind this year after spending that much money. That’s why they have to get through in the Champions League."Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.