Arne Slott’s status as Liverpool manager has been seriously threatened in recent weeks.
The Reds look a long way from the team that won the Premier League last season, with a number of issues on and off the pitch leading to a disappointing season so far.
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After three disastrous defeats to Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven, Slott appears to have slowed Liverpool’s losses, with one win and two draws in the three games before Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan.
Rumors spread, the Dutch May be fired soonand Tuesday’s game will be a huge test for the struggling head coach.
Liverpool boss attends Inter Milan vs Liverpool match
While Anfield’s hierarchy have undoubtedly been keeping a close eye on Slott’s side in recent months, they turned up the pressure on Tuesday.
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According to AnfieldSector X, both Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes attended the Reds’ match in Milan’s Champions League.
The presence of club executives at games isn’t always a sign that big things are about to happen, but given the wider context and the pressure on Slaughter, it felt as if the two men were on hand to make decisions about the manager’s future.
Edwards and Hughes will no doubt be pleased with Liverpool’s victory, while the Reds’ performance will almost certainly be enough to keep Slott in the job for the time being.
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Keeping a clean sheet away from Inter Milan is no easy task and while the Reds’ path forward is still far from perfect, Slott’s side appear to be heading in the right direction.
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Jobs for Dutch people remain precarious. Liverpool are reportedly considering a number of potential successors, but three points against Inter Milan will take the pressure off the 47-year-old.
Liverpool’s performances need to continue to rise for the manager to feel secure in his job again, and Mohamed Salah’s future hangs in the balance It was still hanging above his head.
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Qualifying for the next round of the Champions League will help Slott build some credibility with the club and fans, but everyone involved is also keen to see the Reds move up the Premier League table.
Arne Slott appears to have maintained his execution so far but must not allow complacency to creep in and Saturday’s league clash with Brighton at Anfield remains a must-win game for Liverpool.
