Mick Brown: Liverpool now ask 'serious questions' of Arne Slot as sack threat looms after latest development
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(Credit: Imago) Arne Slot: Liverpool boss faces ‘serious questions’ after Tottenham ‘disappointment’ Mon 16 March 2026 12:45, UK Arne Slot is facing serious questions over his long-term future at Liverpool after another disappointing display in their clash with Tottenham.Slot’s side drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Spurs at Anfield and missed a clear opportunity to capitalise on both Chelsea and Aston Villa losing.Igor Tudor had previously lost all four of his games in charge at Tottenham, but secured a point at Anfield which has ramped up the pressure on Slot once again.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the manager has credit in the bank from last season’s title win, but it is quickly running out.The Reds’ inconsistent performances and disappointing displays throughout the season have led to a growing feeling Liverpool could be looking for a new manager.Credit: Imago 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Football Insider revealed on 13 March that Liverpool have no immediate plans to sack Slot, although there are doubts creeping in over his position.A midweek defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League followed by a frustrating draw against Tottenham have led to increasing calls for his head.“Serious questions are going to be asked of Arne Slot,” Brown told Football Insider.“There have been doubts since right at the start of the season, everybody expected them to turn things around, but this result didn’t come as a surprise.“You went into it thinking Liverpool should be beating Tottenham convincingly because of how they’ve been playing recently, so ultimately it’s a disappointment.“Ultimately the blame does come back on the manager when things aren’t going right.“They’re not as effective going forward as they were last season, and they’re certainly not as strong defensively, they always look like conceding.“If Liverpool feel those issues are down to Slot and his management of the team, then maybe they will have to make a decision about his future.”When could Slot be sacked by Liverpool?Despite it looking unlikely that Slot will be sacked as things stand, the lingering doubts and frustrations over his role have raised long-term questions.As a result, Football Insider revealed on 13 March that Liverpool plan to assess Slot’s position at the end of the season, when they will make a decision.Slot still has credit in the bank from last season’s Premier League title win, and remains in with a chance of lifting further silverware in the FA Cup.Credit: ImagoHowever, failure to win silverware or qualify for the Champions League via their Premier League placing is likely to be enough to see the boss dismissed.Their current Champions League progress will not make a substantial difference to their decision, although they will be disappointed if they face an early exit. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.