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Arne Slot was set a 'target' to keep his Liverpool job, draw vs Leeds means he failed to match Carragher's demand

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Liverpool took the lead twice, but in the end, were forced to settle for a share of the points versus Leeds UnitedThe major talking point going into the match was the fact that Arne Slot benched Mohamed Salah yet again.To the Dutchman’s credit, despite his interesting team selection, the Reds actually looked pretty decent for the first 60 minutes or so.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.



Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say In the end, however, Liverpool drew 3-3 with Leeds United, and the pressure on Slot remains.Arne Slot fails to meet Jamie Carragher targetAs per Sky Sports News, Jamie Carragher told the Dutchman he needed seven points from three games to keep his job.Liverpool started the week with a big 2-0 win over West Ham before drawing with Sunderland on Wednesday.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesIt meant they had to beat Leeds in order for Slot to match Carragher’s target, which they did not.Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell said: “Jamie Carragher told Arne Slot he needed seven points from his next three games to save his job at Liverpool just over a week ago. Unless they can score a late winner here, Slot will have failed to meet that target.” Plenty of former Liverpool players are currently in management positions Xabi Alonso – Real MadridJavier Mascherano – Inter MiamiAlbert Riera – CeljeIgor Biscan – Al Ahli (Qatar)Dirk Kuyt – FC DordrechtNuri Sahin – Istanbul BasaksehirFernando Torres – Atletico Madrid BAlvaro Arbeloa – Real Madrid CastillaPhoto by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Who could Liverpool replace Arne Slot with?Liverpool fans want Oliver Glasner to make the move to Anfield if and when Slot departs.However, there have been conflicting reports over the Austrian, with one recently suggesting that Glasner becoming manager is unlikely.Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso has been linked amid potential issues in his current role at Real Madrid.Liverpool would need to pay around £15m to sack Slot, RTK have been told. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox