6 defeats in 7 matches - Liverpool crisis deepens but Slot stays

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot's position remains secure despite the club's alarming slump in form. The hierarchy continues to back the Dutch coach following Wednesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The loss marked Liverpool's sixth defeat in seven matches, including four consecutive Premier League losses. Crystal Palace has now beaten Liverpool three times this season, having also won the Community Shield on penalties and securing a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park in late September.

Speaking after the Crystal Palace match, Slot acknowledged the mounting pressure. «If you're on a run of results like this, if you play for Liverpool, if you manage Liverpool, you know the pressure is there and I don't think it has changed much after this loss,» he said.

Fan Support Despite Struggles

Despite some supporters leaving Anfield in the 70th minute, Slot drew encouragement from those who remained. «But if it did then maybe the most positive thing about tonight was that the position we were in, 2-0 down and we weren't really pushing for a goal because we weren't able to, the fans were behind the team, were supporting us,» the manager explained.

He expressed hope this backing would continue for Saturday's crucial home match against Aston Villa. «That gives me the feeling that Saturday when our players will show how much it means to them, our fans will be incredibly supportive for us Saturday,» Slot added.

Klopp Speculation Resurfaces

Former manager Jurgen Klopp's comments from early October have added intrigue to discussions about the managerial position. On The Diary of a CEO podcast, Klopp hinted at a potential return. «I said I will never coach a different team in England so that means, if [I did return], then it's Liverpool. So, yeah, theoretically it is possible (that he could coach Liverpool again),» he said.

Klopp departed Anfield in 2024 due to burnout.

Defensive Succession Planning

Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has identified Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck as an ideal long-term replacement for 34-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk. The 25-year-old centre-back has attracted interest from Bayern Munich.

Hamann told Esports Bet: «The perfect situation would be to bring somebody in who maybe plays with Van Dijk for one or two years and then takes over Van Dijk's role. I think he'd be a great signing for Liverpool, and a lot of other teams as well.»

The suggestion gains urgency with Ibrahima Konate's contract expiring at season's end.

Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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