Liverpool FC Premier League Champions 25/26 - Talk /Gossip/Rumours

Yes. This could break our season. If we get dumped out of the FA cup and lose badly to Gala. Could be curtains. We're already struggling to finish in the top five in the league. My personal preference would be get rid of Slot even if he gets us CL qualification. If we were to get to the final of the CL which is unlikely, it might get Slot another season but otherwise I would get rid. Can't bear the thought of more drab football next season.

The only team in the bottom 6 we haven't dropped points too this season is the Hammers .

Would be more in line with our season so far to draw that game

Villa will also have Europa League to contend with from next week with Thursday and Sunday games that could take even more out of them.

United showed against Newcastle that they were enjoying the period of 1 game a week but when the had to play 2 the players struggled.

Of their last five games they also got to play against 10 men for 45 to 60 minutes. They lost the last 1 but it was to their advantage the other 2 games.

Depending how the end of the season goes, I would think if he finishes outside the top 5, the only thing that would save him would be a Champions league win. I wouldn't really have much of an issue with that.

FA cup however would be a great swan song for him and the fans, and I think for the most part there would be no bad blood if he exits at the end of the season for someone like Alonso.

If we qualify for the champions league I think they will give him at least to the start of next season, however he will feel like there is a noose around his neck, with no new contract, and probably not a very strong backing in the summer transfers.

If the team somehow manages to really kick into gear, and start winning league games with conviction, and doing well in both cups (final/semi) then he might get a stronger backing, but it's hard to see that happening.

The players aren't really playing for him or in another way the enthusiasm for whatever the plan is has long since disappeared.

My fear also is that players start to protect themselves for the World Cup.

Does Slot get much backing/say in the transfers?

I remember an article around January saying that one of the reasons he didn't play the kids was because he wanted the squad to be expanded so that would seem to suggest that there were some games being played behind the scenes. That article (which I can't find) said that he was being instructed to play Rio more and treat him as a senior option.

That would suggest to me that the summer transfers would happen regardless of any Slot impact.

I do think your scenario is the most likely - if he gets CL let him start next season but with no new contract it would hardly be a ringing endorsement.

People might recall as well the message that was being pushed during last season/summer that Year 2 Slot would be a step change from Year 1 and we would be blown away by the tactics. Hasn't turned out that way.

I just read that Trent Kone Doherty has signed permanently for Molde! WTF?!

His contract was due to expire in June and he had repeatedly refused to sign an extension.

Yay..…..another night with this mob, trying their best to ruin your Friday night ?

Or will they turn up for revenge ?

Liverpool: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Robertson, Gravenberch, Ngumoha.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Chiesa, Ekitike, Frimpong, Nyoni, Morrison.

I genuinely don't know how that lineup works, but hopefully it works, did you know Joe Gomez has never scored for Liverpool? Tonight's the night.

In terms of backing, I was more meaning about him having a larger say/getting more of what he wants. There is a transfer committee for sure, but when a manager is completely cut out, in particular when players come in that they don't want, it's a really bad sign.

If Slot wins the champions league this season, after winning the Premier League last season, I would probably prefer if he got a new contract if I'm honest 😂. If he didn't he would almost certainly walk and would have a lot of suitors anyway.

Like I know people care a lot about the games and performances, and maybe I'm in the minority here, but if we're winning a champions league or premier league every season I couldn't give a hoot how we play lol

Frustrating but not surprising. It has happened so many times against city over the last decade or so now. It's the most predictable thing in the sport now if you ask me.