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As Arne Slot battles to save his job as Liverpool’s head coach, journalist James Pearce has now said that “the clock is ticking” for him at Anfield. It feels like Slot is now facing a do-or-die period in charge of Liverpool, ahead of vital games against Galatasaray and Brighton this week.
According to The Athletic‘s Pearce [via This Is Anfield], the Dutchman is now on thin ice, with time running out to show that he is the right man for the job moving forward: “There are some mitigating circumstances for these struggles, from the tragic death of Diogo Jota, to recruitment decisions made above Slot’s pay grade, signings needing time to adjust to new surroundings, key personnel losing their way and the injury issues which have hampered the team’s progress. Liverpool can’t afford another shambles like this one.” Could Champions League exit spell the end for Arne Slot?
The Reds could also miss out on qualifying for Europe’s top club competition if they keep playing like they are, so retaining Slot’s services comes with its risks. Plenty of Liverpool fans have now reached the point of no return with Slot – it will be interesting to see what those high up at the club decide to do in the coming weeks and months.
