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Alan Shearer believes Liverpool manager Arne Slot's job could be at risk if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League after their 2-1 loss to Wolves left them sixth in the Premier LeagueAlan Shearer reckons Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces the axe if they miss out on Champions League qualification. Shearer reckons it's absolutely vital for Liverpool to secure Champions League football if Slot is to keep his job.READ MORE: Andy Robertson makes clear demand of Liverpool teammates ahead of Wolves rematchREAD MORE: FSG given Arne Slot Liverpool sack instruction as pressure intensifies on managerFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
I think with Liverpool, with what they've spent, their biggest disappointment is not challenging for the league. A club of that size, how much they've spent after winning the league and not finishing in the top five, yeah, I guess he would be under pressure with his job."The battle for Champions League qualification appears to be contested between Manchester United, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Liverpool, with Brentford harbouring slim hopes should they produce a sustained push.
The ex-Newcastle icon reckons Liverpool can scrape through to secure their top-four berth despite underwhelming performances.Shearer added: "I do still think Liverpool will get Champions League football next season, on the probability of others being as bad as them, in terms of being up and down. I know Michael Carrick has come in and done a good job, but they were really poor against Newcastle the other night."So, I guess when you look at Liverpool, they're very much like the other three or four that I've mentioned.
