Top-Four Finish Becomes Critical Objective
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has raised serious doubts about manager Arne Slot’s future at the club. His comments follow a critical 3-2 loss to Bournemouth last Saturday, a result that pushed Liverpool out of the Premier League’s top four positions. Carragher warned that failing to secure a Champions League spot this season could put the Dutch manager’s job at risk.
Mounting Pressure After Heavy Investment
Despite a Premier League title win in his debut season and significant summer spending, Slot’s second campaign has seen a severe decline in form. The team is experiencing its poorest run of results in seven decades. Carragher emphasized that after winning the league and spending £450 million, missing Champions League qualification would leave Slot with no justification for his position. He also highlighted ongoing tactical issues, noting Liverpool’s struggles against set-pieces, counter-attacks, and teams that defend deep, expressing concern that rivals like Chelsea and Manchester United could overtake them.
