Jamie Carragher claims Arne Slot faces the sack if Liverpool miss the Champions League. The Reds currently sit sixth.
Arne Slot Struggles After Title Glory
Liverpool won the Premier League title last season under Slot. However, this campaign has seen a major dip.
The club spent £450 million during the summer transfer window. Expectations remained high after five early wins.
Form has since collapsed with five defeats in six games. Critics are now questioning the manager’s tactical setup.
Champions League Race Intensifies
A 3-2 loss to Bournemouth left Liverpool in sixth place. They are now two points behind Manchester United.
“Slot will not have a leg to stand on,” Carragher stated. He spoke on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.
Carragher fears the team cannot handle the Premier League. He cited issues with set-pieces and counter-attacking play.
Injury Crisis at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk is currently the only fit senior defender. Joe Gomez suffered an injury during the Bournemouth match.
Ibrahima Konate has also missed games due to personal issues. Liverpool failed to sign Marc Guehi last summer.
Carragher urged the club to sign a new defender soon. He warned that a Van Dijk injury would end their season.
Arne Slot Responds to Critics
Arne Slot blamed himself for the recent Bournemouth defeat. He mentioned the wind and fixture congestion as factors.
Liverpool played in Europe just two days before their league game. Slot praised his players for their fighting spirit.
The Reds face Qarabag next in the Champions League. A win would secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
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