Liverpool latest: Arne Slot handed sack verdict as Jurgen Klopp's comments speak volumes

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Meanwhile, former Liverpool manager Klopp's recent verdict on the club's indifferent start to the season has also remerged as bookmakers have made the German the favourite to be the next Reds manager, even though Slot's job remains safe.Slot sack verdictPressure is understandably intensifying on Slot. Their fall from grace and to lose this many games at the start of the season, they are eight points behind top spot, it is unthinkable really from this time last season."Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp shared comparable views on Sky Sports following Forest's victory, saying: "I look at Liverpool now, this is what I expected to happen last season."After Jurgen Klopp leaving the club I thought it would have some negative effect on the team.

They did something absolutely extraordinary and won the league."Right now, I think it's a time for patience because they'll be people, pundits, everyone going crazy, [saying] 'Sack the manager'. [Be] calm, take your time, make sure you assess it, it's been the most difficult pre-season you can imagine for those players."Klopp defends Slot as bookies price him upWhile Slot's position as Liverpool boss is safe, that hasn't stopped bookmakers from pricing up his potential replacement. So that means if, (I did return to England) then it's Liverpool.

It’s just not working out at the minute." Summing up his thoughts on Liverpool's campaign in three words, Klopp added: "Development needs time," before saying: "Nobody can change that. It’s all good."While there are things Slot must change to get the Reds back on track, Klopp's words still ring true after Saturday's latest setback.