Arne Slot is on the brink following Liverpool FC’s heavy FA Cup defeat, where they fell 4-0 to Manchester City. The result leaves the Dutch manager under serious pressure and casts doubt over his future in charge of the club.

Results Raise Serious Concerns

In the Premier League, the “Reds” sit in fifth place, fighting for a spot in next season’s Champions League, although they are currently on a three-match winless run. This comes on top of their Carabao Cup fourth-round elimination at the hands of Crystal Palace, a team that had already beaten them in the Community Shield. In Europe, the outlook is no brighter, with a tough Champions League clash against PSG looming.

Liverpool’s season has been inconsistent and worrying. The team has already suffered 15 defeats across all competitions, matching one of the club’s worst recent records and sitting just three losses away from equaling the negative mark set during the 2014-15 campaign under Brendan Rodgers.

Self-Criticism And Mounting Pressure

All of this puts Arne Slot in a delicate position. Despite the situation, the manager remains defiant. After the defeat, he pointed to some positives in the team’s performance but acknowledged recurring defensive issues that continue to hurt the squad and lead to results like the one against City.

Additionally, the missed penalty by Mohamed Salah had a negative emotional impact on the team, which failed to recover against a highly efficient Manchester City, led by a clinical Erling Haaland in attack.

Amid this scenario, rumors of a managerial change are growing. Xabi Alonso has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the team. The Spanish coach is reportedly unwilling to step in mid-season, preferring instead to begin his project from scratch next campaign.

Meanwhile, Arne Slot faces a very demanding end to the season. His main objective is to secure Champions League qualification, though the schedule offers little relief: upcoming matches include the derby against Everton, another clash with Crystal Palace, a visit to Old Trafford, and a home fixture against Chelsea.

On top of that, there is the Champions League tie against PSG, a high-level challenge for a team that arrives in a fragile state. Players like Dominik Szoboszlai have openly admitted a lack of mentality in key matches, stating that the team fell short in the FA Cup.

A Defining End To The Season

Liverpool FC is going through a critical moment, and Arne Slot appears to have one foot out of Anfield. However, there is still plenty of the season left, and the Dutch manager will need to respond quickly if he hopes to turn things around and avoid an early exit.

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