Liverpool can choose from three new managers who would instantly improve the current shambles - opinion
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Liverpool should not tolerate any more of Arne Slot’s shambolic stewardship and must look to replace him as soon as they possibly can.The Dutchman has plenty of credit in the bank at Anfield after delivering an unexpected Premier League title during his debut season.However, while that will forever remain a brilliant achievement from Slot, it does not excuse the current run of diabolical form Liverpool are facing.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesAndoni Iraola is the obvious choice to lead LiverpoolThere is so much wrong at Liverpool under Slot at the moment, but arguably the most disconcerting is the lack of any kind of tactical plan.The Liverpool squad look completely clueless game in, game out and are regularly being flummoxed by the opposition.What they need is a clear idea of what each and every player is doing on the pitch.
Slot was supposed to be the man to give them that, but as it is now clear that he is not, the next manager should be someone with an obvious idea of playing.READ MORE: Liverpool could do something unprecedented in the Premier League after being thrashed by Nottingham ForestThere are many of those managers out there just now, but arguably the one who fits Liverpool the most is Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. Should Liverpool sack Arne Slot?
Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Still only 38, the World Cup winner led Como to a respectable 10th place finish on their return to Serie A last season, and has them sitting in 7th as things stand this term.As you might expect from such a silky player, Fabregas likes his teams to play a passing game, but one with purpose and attacking intent.It may be a lot to ask, and would be a big jump in quality for him to handle, but the former Chelsea man has plenty of experience in elite environments and with little expectation on the rest of Liverpool’s season, it could be a good time for him to cut his teeth.Jurgen Klopp should be a serious optionIf Iraola and Fabregas represent long-term visions for Liverpool, then they do have one decidedly short-term option on offer to them.It feels desperately unlikely to happen, but maybe, just maybe Jurgen Klopp could return to see out the rest of the season.Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesLiverpool players look like they need a collective arm around the shoulder right now. After everything that has happened at the club, they could do with a proper father figure to take the heat off them.Slot has done many things well during his time with the Reds, but he is not a motivational coach.