Danny Murphy explains why 'mitigating circumstances' won't save Arne Slot's job
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The former midfielder feels that it will be impossible for the Liverpool head coach to recover from this disastrous campaign, and that he should move on this summerDanny Murphy feels Arne Slot should leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Danny Murphy feels Arne Slot’s position as Liverpool head coach has become untenable, adding that none of the mitigating circumstances that can explain this season’s disastrous regression should save his position.After guiding Liverpool to the title in his first term, his second saw the Reds fall well behind the title chasers at the top of the table and exit both cup competitions early. A potential Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain would ensure the campaign ends without silverware.But more alarmingly, too many performances have been lacking for the Reds, and judging by fan reaction at the Etihad two weeks ago, many have lost faith in Slot.READ MORE: Ex-Liverpool star reminisces over 'living every boy's dream' in message to Reds fansREAD MORE: PSG's touching gesture to Hillsborough victims and Diogo Jota before Champions League gameThat’s despite the multitude of factors that can be used to justify the side’s regression, ranging from the plethora of injuries, the squad transitions, the changing style that has gripped the Premier League, and of course, the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.Despite that, Murphy, who made 249 appearances for Liverpool, feels Slot should leave this summer.Asked on talkSPORT if the Dutchman has reached the end at Anfield, he replied: “Yeah, I do.Murphy feels Slot should move on this summer(Image: talkSPORT)“There are mitigating circumstances, but when the majority of Liverpool fans are on the same page, it is very difficult to come back from.”However, it’s understood that FSG continues to back Slot and is not planning to change head coach at present.
Whether failure to qualify for the Champions League would alter that view remains to be seen.Even Slot admitted last month that he has made errors this season.“People told me when I came here – if [fans’ booing] was towards me – that this club is different from other clubs. They will support the manager for such, such, such a long time,” he said after Liverpool was jeered off against Tottenham last month.“So the moment, if it's true [that fans are annoyed with Slot], then I must have done a lot of things wrong.“That's never a nice feeling to have, because being in the club that's always so supportive for the manager in good and bad times… if they are not happy with me, then apparently I've done so many things wrong, and that's never a nice feeling to have.“But, I also know how the football industry works.
Winning can change a lot. That's what we are trying to achieve tomorrow."And we're completely ready for that, I can tell you that."