Peter Crouch sends message to FSG over Arne Slot's Liverpool future
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesPeter CrouchPeter Crouch believes FSG shouldn't be 'trigger happy' with Arne Slot despite Liverpool's struggles, comparing the situation to how Jurgen Klopp bounced back from disappointing seasonsArne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool(Image: David Rogers, Getty Images)The Liverpool hierarchy has been advised why they should resist being "trigger happy" and remain loyal to Arne Slot this summer. It was only last season, during his inaugural campaign at Anfield, that Slot guided Liverpool to the Premier League title.However, this season has presented numerous challenges for the Dutchman.
Not only is his side well adrift in the title race, but they are also fighting to secure Champions League football next season.Tuesday night's late defeat to Wolves marked the Reds' ninth league loss of the campaign. Slot has faced increasing pressure at various stages throughout the current season, and while former Reds striker Peter Crouch believes that failing to qualify for the Champions League next season will intensify scrutiny, he argues that the manner in which Jurgen Klopp recovered after disappointing campaigns demonstrates why FSG should persevere with Slot.READ MORE: Andy Robertson calls out where Liverpool got it wrong against WolvesREAD MORE: Sir Kenny Dalglish gives verdict on Andy Robertson Celtic transfer amid uncertain Liverpool future"Missing out on the Champions League definitely builds pressure," the former England international told Paddy Power."The fans aren't too pleased with the way this season is going, obviously the loss to Wolves was a really poor result and the season in general has just been disappointing."Every game as Liverpool manager comes with pressure and the owners are always looking for improvement.
Jurgen Klopp had disappointing seasons but then he always bounced back really well the next year."Although missing out on the Champions League would be disappointing, getting rid of Arne Slot would be pretty trigger happy from the owners."Reflecting on Tuesday night's defeat, Slot said: "Same old story.Arne Slot has struggled with an inconsistent season at Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)"Recently we are picking up points because we scored many times from set-pieces."But end result, we score one and they scored two and another in (added) time so it sums up our season again."What I mean by it sums up our season that we have far more ball possession than the other team and we've created most open play chances, but in open play we've struggled to score."My expectations have changed throughout the season because I expected more from us and what we are fighting for now."But it's another setback and we didn't help ourselves with this result, not at all."But there are still nine games to play so we are coming closer to the end and dropping points in the game when it's absolutely not necessary when you look at the run of play."If we play this game in this fashion 10 times, I don't think we lose 10 times but I'm far from sure we win every time – therefore we are not good enough."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arne SlotFSGPeter Crouch