Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is reportedly the front-runner to replace Arne Slot as the next Liverpool manager.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Oliver Glasner is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the managerial market for a potential long-term replacement for Arne Slot. So, the 51-year-old Crystal Palace boss has emerged as a target, with the Premier League champions viewing him as their top candidate to take over from Slot.
Oliver Glasner and his career so far
Oliver Glasner has established himself as one of the most accomplished managers in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace midway through the 2023/24 season. A native of Scharding, he spent nearly his entire professional career with SV Ried and hung up his boots in 2011. The experienced manager rejoined his boyhood club after entering the managerial sphere.
Since then, the Austrian tactician has enjoyed a meteoric rise after successful stints with LASK, VfL Wolfsburg, and Eintracht Frankfurt. The spell with the latter saw him take Die Adler to the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over six decades after guiding the Bundesliga club to the UEFA Europa League title. However, Glasner has become a household name during his ongoing spell with Crystal Palace.
While the Eagles are not a high-profile side, Glasner’s stock has skyrocketed in the last 18 months after guiding them to their first-ever trophy. The South London club backed that up by winning the FA Community Shield, and they are in contention to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
What next?
Oliver Glasner’s exceptional performance as the Crystal Palace manager has helped him rise in prominence in the managerial market. Recent reports have linked the 51-year-old with Tottenham Hotspur amid rising uncertainties surrounding Thomas Frank’s long-term future at Old Trafford. However, Liverpool may soon pursue the Crystal Palace boss.
The Dutch tactician has endured a torrid time in his second season with Liverpool, with the Merseyside club ninth in the Premier League standings. They are also out of the EFL Cup while struggling in the UEFA Champions League. So, it is hardly surprising that Slot’s long-term future is uncertain, with recent reports linking Liverpool with Luis Enrique.
The latest update has revealed that Glasner is the front-runner to take over from Slot at the Merseyside club. However, convincing Crystal Palace to part ways with the 51-year-old Austrian tactician will be a tall order. It will be interesting to see what Glasner thinks about the possibility of managing Liverpool.