Liverpool’s emergency meeting has officially ended, and manager Arne Slot has been given a final warning from the club’s leadership. He is now required to secure six points from the next two Premier League fixtures to keep his job.
Slot’s position has become increasingly unstable following a poor run of form. Liverpool have lost eight of their last eleven games in all competitions, marking one of the club’s most troubling periods in recent years. The 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in their twelfth Premier League match at Anfield on the 23rd (Korean time) intensified concerns about the team’s direction.
The reigning Premier League champions have slipped to 12th place with 18 points. According to reports from the UK outlet Court of Offside on the 25th (Korean time), internal pressure is mounting, and the club’s hierarchy views the situation as critical. A club source confirmed that senior figures are dissatisfied with recent performances and decided to hold urgent discussions with Slot within a 24-hour window.
Although a dismissal is not expected immediately, the meeting is seen as a final opportunity for Slot to prove he can steer the team back on course. One insider stated that his position is “no longer secure,” emphasizing how precarious the situation has become.
As uncertainty grows, potential replacements are already being discussed. Real Madrid manager and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is reportedly the most prominent name under consideration. Despite ongoing challenges in the Real Madrid dressing room—highlighted by recent incidents involving Vinicius Junior—Alonso’s connection to Liverpool continues to reignite rumours of a return.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is also being linked with the job. His intense tactical approach and Premier League experience make him an attractive option, and he has previously been mentioned in connection with roles at Manchester United and Tottenham.
The most surprising potential candidate is former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Although he stepped down in 2024, he recently hinted that a return may not be entirely off the table. The club is considering him as a short-term stabilizing option if results do not improve quickly.
Ultimately, Slot’s future depends on Liverpool’s immediate performance. If the team fails to bounce back in the coming matches, the shift from speculation to concrete action regarding a managerial change may be unavoidable
