Paul Merson makes surprise Arne Slot Tottenham claim as Liverpool face major decision

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Liverpool have struggled this season under Arne Slot and Paul Merson has now had his say on the Dutchman's futurePaul Merson has joked that Arne Slot could become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League. Slot's team have gone from Premier League champions to a side that are on course to miss out on the top four and a place in Europe's elite competition.The Reds currently sit sixth in the top-flight table with nine games left to play.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSpeaking to Sky Sports News, he said: "If he won the FA Cup, but didn't finish in Champions League positions it wouldn't make any difference at all."I think Liverpool have got to get in the Champions League with the [financial] fair play rule. The more you get into the Champions League, the better quality player you can bring in."I think they need to get a centre half and they'll be right back up there again next year.

He will have to get in the top four, I would have thought, otherwise he'd be Tottenham manager."Slot has recently suggested that Liverpool is the "nicest club to struggle" with after reflecting on his 100 games as head coach with an honest appraisal of his time to date.The 47-year-old said: "This might sound weird if I say only positive [things], because this season has not been only positive. Even better if you win the league!