Peter Crouch gives honest Arne Slot verdict amid 'serious talks' at Liverpool

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Arne Slot's previously unassailable position at Liverpool is beginning to look vulnerable ahead of Saturday night's crucial encounter with Aston Villa. Whilst Crouch remains convinced that Slot possesses the credentials to reverse Liverpool's fortunes, he acknowledges that recent censure has been warranted.

Now there are concerns and there are question marks over the selection and tactics for the first time in Slot's Liverpool career," Crouch told Paddy Power. "It was such a young side, I know they had injury problems but I think the balance of play certainly needs to be addressed, because it feels like there's a lack of confidence in their defending at the moment." When questioned if Slot could face dismissal following another defeat this weekend, Crouch responded: "There will be serious talks behind the scenes.

It's a big game against Aston Villa, but no I don't think there will be any knee jerk reactions, there will be some serious question marks, definitely. "There's certainly pressure on him now, there's pressure if you lose one game at Liverpool, you lose five in a row and that's a serious problem." This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.