Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the quarter-finals, and manager Arne Slot is under increased pressure.
Liverpool have lost 15 matches across all competitions this season, making it a devastating campaign for them. They managed to win the Premier League title last season and spent nearly half £1 billion during the summer transfer window. Very few would have expected Arne Slot’s men to struggle the way they have this season.
📉 LIVERPOOL’S NIGHTMARE SEASON — THE WORST IN A DECADE. 🔴
Under Arne Slot, the Reds have already suffered 15 losses in 48 games — their highest since 2015/16.
For context:
🔴 2022/23 (Klopp): 14 losses in 52 games
🔴 2015/16 (Klopp): 14 losses in 63 gamesSlot’s first full… pic.twitter.com/lyRrrEfyKz
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Liverpool are in danger of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign. Naturally, the Netherlands manager is under a lot of pressure, and there have been rumours that he could be shown the door soon.
A report from the BBC claims that the Liverpool manager is now under more pressure than ever after the capitulation against Manchester City yesterday. On the other hand, a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes has maintained that Liverpool will back the manager until the end of the season.
Alonso should have landed the Liverpool job by now
There have been links with former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, but Liverpool are unlikely to make a change right now. The decision to stick with Slot until the end of the season could prove to be very expensive for Liverpool.
If the Merseyside outfit miss out on UEFA Champions League football, it would be a devastating blow. It would not only affect the club financially but also diminish their chances of attracting elite players in the summer.
Arne Slot has managed 104 Liverpool matches.
First 52 matches:
38 wins (73%)
7 draws
7 lossesNext 52:
25 wins (48%)
10 draws
17 losses— Marwan (@mxrwanlfc) April 5, 2026
There are multiple weaknesses in the team, and Liverpool will need to bring in quality players in the summer. Losing out on UEFA Champions League football could make them unattractive to top players.
Ideally, Liverpool should have acted earlier and made a change a few weeks ago. The Reds are now five points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa, and they could have easily salvaged the season under a new manager. The club hierarchy’s hesitation to make a change could now prove very costly for the club.