Arne Slot's future at Liverpool has Micah Richards and Alan Shearer in disagreement
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Arne Slot has endured a difficult Premier League title defence this season, but when it comes to his future, it's likely many will be left divided by what Liverpool do nextAlan Shearer has suggested Arne Slot might have to lift the Champions League trophy to keep his job at Liverpool - but Micah Richards has urged the Reds to give the Dutchman another campaign.The heat has been rising on Slot as Liverpool suffer through a disastrous Premier League title defence. Shearer reckons this fixture carries added weight for Slot, as securing the European trophy might be their sole route into next season's tournament, given the Reds' erratic domestic form.Get 70% off Premier League kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
It just hasn't worked for them, they've been all over the place, they've been so inconsistent."He has to get in the Champions League via winning it. The Reds currently occupy the fifth spot, but the battle for the top five is incredibly tight, with just five points separating Liverpool and ninth-placed Fulham, as Chelsea, Brentford and Everton all lurk ready to pounce on any slip-ups.While Shearer believes Slot could be in serious trouble if Liverpool miss out on Champions League football, Richards feels the Dutchman has built up enough goodwill to keep his job even if they fall short, pointing to last season's Premier League title win.
He's a manager who has won the Premier League, let's not forget, just last season."Content cannot be displayed without consentShearer remained unconvinced, responding: "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."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.