Jürgen Klopp Lined Up for Liverpool Return as New Favourite to Replace Slot Revealed
Former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp is being tipped for a stunning return to Anfield as details of the club’s backup plan — if they choose to dismiss Arne Slot — have now surfaced. Liverpool have won just one of their last 12 matches, marking their worst slump since 1953, and pressure is rapidly intensifying on the man who cruised to the Premier League title only last season.
After a blockbuster summer where Liverpool smashed the British transfer record twice to land Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak for a combined £241 million, many expected the champions to dominate again. But the season has unravelled in ways no one foresaw.
The vision was simple: Klopp built the foundation, and Slot was supposed to simply finish the job. It looked perfect last season, but now, large sections of Merseyside are longing for the German who transformed the club’s mentality, delivered a sixth Champions League trophy, and ended a 30-year wait for the league title.
Liverpool’s tradition has never been to fire managers — especially those who have lifted the league trophy. Their bosses are often treated like icons, respected even more than players. That culture suggests Slot may still be allowed time to fix the mess.
However, reports claim the club’s leadership has already discussed contingency plans. The proposal: bring Klopp back as a short-term stabiliser until the end of the season, then move for their preferred long-term option — Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique.
According to The Mirror, senior figures at Liverpool have held internal talks about Slot’s future amid fears he may be losing the dressing room. Klopp would only be a temporary solution, with Liverpool determined to avoid the long-term chaos Manchester United faced after Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit.
That’s where Luis Enrique comes in. Despite links to Xabi Alonso, Liverpool reportedly view Enrique as the ideal long-term successor. The Spaniard has excelled at PSG, delivering their first-ever Champions League title and winning admiration for his charisma, team-first mindset, and high-intensity style — traits Liverpool deeply value.
The only uncertainty now is whether Enrique would be willing to leave Paris, where trophies are almost guaranteed and he has the freedom and resources to continue shaping a superteam.