Slot Under Strain As Liverpool Search For Stability

Arne Slot arrived on Merseyside with a fresh title and a rising reputation, yet the weight of Liverpool expectation moves quickly. Six defeats in the opening 12 Premier League matches have reshaped the mood around Anfield, and even a champion coach can suddenly feel exposed when form collapses. Former midfielder Dietmar Hamann offered a stark assessment, telling Sky Sport Germany that “Slot’s end is near” and warning that the manager’s influence has slipped at a worrying speed.

Mounting Pressure After Heavy Setbacks

Liverpool’s return from the international break brought a bruising 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest that jolted supporters. A 4-1 loss to PSV in Europe only intensified the scrutiny. With nine defeats in their last 12 matches in all competitions, the numbers paint a picture of a team that has lost rhythm, conviction and control. The champions now sit 11 points adrift of the Premier League leaders and must rediscover their structure before the season unravels further.

Sunday’s trip to West Ham offers another stern test. The Hammers have revived their campaign with two wins and a draw from their last three league games. Liverpool, drained of confidence, face opponents playing with purpose and momentum. Defeat in the capital would add further fuel to calls for a managerial change, a scenario that seemed unthinkable only months ago.

Hamann’s Stark Warning

Hamann, a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005, believes the red flags are impossible to ignore. Speaking with clear concern, he said: “I never thought it would come to this after the brilliant season he had, but I believe his credit has now run out.

“I believe Arne Slot has lost control of the team. It’s falling apart, everyone is doing what they want, like Salah before PSV’s second goal. Liverpool will have major problems finishing in the Premier League top four. I don’t believe these problems can be solved quickly or easily. The situation is so complex that the club will certainly be discussing the manager’s position.”

His words echo among a fanbase searching for direction. Some are already pondering successors, from Xabi Alonso to Julian Nagelsmann, and inevitably there is wistful talk of a reunion with Jürgen Klopp.

Debate Over Klopp’s Future

Klopp stepped away from Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season before taking up a role with Red Bull, yet speculation lingers. Hamann added: “Many are already longing for Jurgen Klopp’s return. If you ask the fans, many will surely say: ‘That would be something.’

“How likely is it that he’ll return to Liverpool? I have no idea. But it would be the story of the decade. The club will already have considered alternative managers. I assume they’ve spoken with Klopp.”