Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League were severely dented on Saturday afternoon after they lost 2-1 away to Brighton.
The home side took the lead with Danny Welbeck’s header before a blunder by Lewis Dunk allowed Milos Kerkez to score his first goal for the club. But Welbeck scored his second in the second half to secure all three points for the Seagulls, leaving the Reds further behind Manchester United, despite their rivals losing points to Bournemouth on Friday night.
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This has caused a lot of concern about the job Slot is doing at Anfield at the moment, and the club will now surely have to act to get rid of the Dutchman and save the season.
Liverpool must sack Slot immediately
Liverpool’s defeat leaves them six points behind third-placed Manchester United and just one point ahead of Chelsea ahead of their game against Everton on Saturday night, clinging to their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
The team has seven games left in the Premier League this season, and while they are still in the Champions League and FA Cup, they have a chance to make a change during the international break to ensure they can salvage the season.
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The slot is apparently finished at Anfield. He has lost the support of the fans, and FSG are said to be eager to bring in Xabi Alonso as his replacement. But the Spaniard is known for having complex methods, and a mid-season switch would probably not suit either him or the squad.
But there is another person, who was present at the Amex Stadium on Saturday morning, who would be ready to take over the role for the rest of the season, who could turn the situation around and ensure that Liverpool get what they want between now and May.
Steven Gerrard ready to take over
As Liverpool went through their toughest period of the season, it was reported that the board approached Gerrard about coming in and replacing the Dutchman.
Having won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers, Gerrard knows what it means to deal with pressure situations, and no one knows Liverpool better than him.
The legendary midfielder is known to be “very keen” to take over if given the opportunity, and FSG should seriously consider the possibility of doing so to ensure they don’t miss out on Champions League football.
It is clear that changes are necessary, and waiting until summer can be disastrous. Slot has to go now, and Gerrard is ready to step in and replace him.
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