A storm is brewing at Anfield, with Liverpool struggling to find their rhythm in the 2025/26 season. Despite this, fans are far from convinced by the list of five potential managers rumored to replace Arne Slot.
After an impressive debut season that saw Slot lead the Reds to the Premier League title, expectations were high for a strong defense of their crown. The signings of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez only added to the optimism. However, Liverpool have struggled to maintain momentum. Five losses in their last six league games have seen the club slip to eighth place, leaving supporters anxious despite the club publicly backing Slot.
According to Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele, Liverpool remain fully behind their current manager. Yet, speculation about replacements persists, highlighting five coaches who were linked to the Reds when Jurgen Klopp departed in 2024.
The list includes:
Sebastian Hoeness – The Stuttgart manager turned the struggling Bundesliga side into Champions League qualifiers and DFB Cup winners in 2025.
Roberto De Zerbi – The former Brighton manager, now at Marseille, is considered one of the most exciting young coaches in world football.
Michel – Girona’s head coach, once tipped as a potential Pep Guardiola successor at Manchester City, impressed Liverpool hierarchy despite Girona’s dip from third in La Liga in 2023/24 to 16th the following season.
Ernesto Valverde – The former Barcelona manager has excelled at Athletic Bilbao since 2022.
Luciano Spalletti – Currently managing Juventus, Spalletti was also part of the shortlist.
While all five boast solid credentials, Liverpool fans have expressed disappointment with the potential options. One fan remarked on social media: “The state of that list…”, while another added, “What an utterly terrible list…”. A final supporter urged, “Yeah do not sack Slot under any circumstances.”
For now, the club continues to support Slot, but supporters hope that if change becomes inevitable, more reputable names will emerge as serious candidates.
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