‘Agreement reached’ on whether Arne Slot should be sacked

The Reds lost 4-1 at home to PSV yesterday

It was the Reds' third consecutive loss by a margin of three or more goals and their ninth defeat in the last 12 matches.

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As a result, the pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot is now immense.

Despite winning the title last season, the Dutch manager currently appears incapable of dragging the Reds out of their current slump.

Following last night's loss, Liverpool have dropped out of the automatic Champions League qualification spots.

Their Premier League position is even worse, with the Reds currently 12th in the table, a place below local rivals Everton.

In terms of the next manager sacked market, Daniel Farke is far-and-away favourite, with Leeds suffering five defeats in six.

But Slot is next in line, and the majority of betting over the last 24 hours up to Thursday morning was with the Dutchman to be next to go.
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The prospect of Slot being replaced from his position as manager was discussed by Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Steve McManaman after full-time.

McManaman made clear that even in light of Liverpool's current position it is "too early" to consider sacking the Dutchman.

Speaking on TNT Sports, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid star said: "I think no. I think it's far too early, what he's achieved and where he is now this year, that's a good run of fixtures.

"I understand the question completely but with that run of fixtures, Liverpool still fighting in the Champions League, it's far too early to come up with a question like that. They will have to be knocked out of the Champions League and wallowing at the bottom of the league.

"I think they play Arsenal second week in Jan, that's when the question should be asked. Hopefully they'll have climbed the table.

"You have to give him time for the signings, who have constantly been injured, they're ones you'd expect to come in and lift the team."

Gerrard was in agreement, adding: "That's the world we live in, that's football in the modern day. I've been in that position myself.

"You understand that if you're not getting the results, there is going to be serious questions asked, stewards inquiry, that comes with the territory especially at the top end.

"I agree Macca, from me and you because we lived through it and suffered. I've been both sides. It's going to come."

Liverpool will need to secure all three points when they face West ham on Saturday in order to alleviate any pressure on Slot.