Luis Enrique Emerges as Liverpool’s Potential Savior Amid Crisis
Luis Enrique has firmly voiced his thoughts regarding Liverpool, following reports that he has become the club’s top managerial target should Arne Slot be relieved of his duties. The Spanish tactician has long been admired for his tactical intelligence and Champions League success, and now appears to be the leading candidate to stabilize a struggling Liverpool side if the current season continues to spiral downward.
Liverpool’s recent form has been alarming. The Reds have suffered nine defeats in their last twelve matches across all competitions, including a humiliating 4-1 loss to PSV in the Champions League. This sequence of poor results has seen them tumble out of the Premier League’s top half, with local rivals Everton now leapfrogging them following their 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The pressure on Slot has never been higher, with scrutiny mounting both on and off the pitch.
The club faces a critical period over the next eight days, with tough fixtures looming against West Ham and Leeds on the road, before hosting Sunderland at Anfield on December 2. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has publicly stated that these three matches may well determine Slot’s future, warning that failure to secure at least seven points would render his position “untenable.” Such a warning underscores the precarious situation Liverpool currently find themselves in, where patience is running thin.
While Liverpool rarely make mid-season managerial changes—only Roy Hodgson and Brendan Rodgers have faced this fate in the last century—reports suggest the club is already preparing contingency plans. Should Slot depart, The Sun claims that interim manager Jurgen Klopp could return temporarily until the end of the season. However, Liverpool’s preferred long-term candidate is Enrique, who guided PSG to Champions League glory last season and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s elite managers.
Enrique has long expressed an interest in managing in the Premier League. Back in 2013, he told FourFourTwo that he hoped to one day take on a role in England, though he jokingly noted that his wife would struggle with the notoriously cold and rainy weather. He has also admired Liverpool in the past, particularly during Brendan Rodgers’ tenure, praising the team’s playing style and studying their tactical approach during Rodgers’ early years.
Most recently, in March 2025, Enrique spoke highly of Liverpool after PSG faced them in the Champions League Round of 16. Despite PSG winning on penalties following a 2-1 loss at Anfield, Enrique recognized Liverpool as one of Europe’s elite sides, noting their consistency and high standards under both Klopp and Slot. He credited Slot for maintaining balance in the team, capable of pressing, defending, and attacking efficiently, with an ability to both patiently build attacks and strike swiftly on the counter.
With Liverpool facing mounting pressure, Enrique’s potential arrival could provide the experience and tactical acumen needed to steady a ship in turbulent waters. Fans and pundits alike are now watching closely, as every upcoming fixture carries implications not just for points, but for the future of Liverpool’s managerial landscape. Should Enrique take the helm, it could mark the beginning of a new era at Anfield—one aimed at restoring stability and reestablishing the Reds as a dominant force in England and Europe.
