Liverpool\u2019s second season under Arne Slot has been described as \u201cunacceptable\u201d by many associated with the club, yet reports indicate the owners remain willing to continue with the Dutch manager into next term. The Athletic report that Fenway Sports Group currently have no plans to part company with Slot. That reported backing is linked heavily to the Premier League title Slot delivered in his first season, leaving the 47-year-old with significant credit at the club and, according to the report, a chance to right matters.<\/p>\n
Those close to the club cite mitigating circumstances behind the decline. The tragic death of Diogo Jota last summer is named as a major blow. An erratic transfer window is also blamed for leaving last season\u2019s title-winning group unbalanced. The departures of Luis D\u00edaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold are singled out as particular losses to squad harmony and balance.<\/p>\n
Xabi Alonso is identified in the piece as a realistic alternative should FSG change course. The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager is reportedly available, and would be considered among leading candidates if Slot were dismissed.<\/p>\n
The central challenge facing Slot is recovering supporter faith. He is credited for securing the Premier League trophy and for overseeing a smooth managerial handover after J\u00fcrgen Klopp, but patience among a core of fans has diminished. The team has often lacked a clear identity this season, appearing passive defensively, outworked in midfield and blunt in the final third. Several key players have regressed in form, with Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 cited as examples. Dominik Szoboszlai is noted as the sole player performing above last season\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n
There are few hopeful signs for supporters, with the squad described as bereft of confidence and ideas and performances remaining uninspiring week after week. Observers argue Slot has not yet found remedies for the widespread problems. The article concludes by noting Liverpool\u2019s squad shape and recent signings could suit Xabi Alonso\u2019s preferred 3-4-2-1, and that Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz featured under Alonso at Leverkusen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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