New coach now expected to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool

Arne Slot is expected to be replaced at Liverpool, according to reports. The Dutchman is under heavy pressure.

SportBild reports that a new head coach is expected at Liverpool next season. The Reds have Arne Slot in the role now, of course, but he’s been under incredible pressure over the last few months.

Enough so that it’s thought that Liverpool will move onto something new for their next campaign. No decision has been made - but it seems it may just be a matter of time.

This is a massively relevant decision not just in terms of who’s leading the team but which players arrive. Liverpool are currently eyeing potential signings for the summer, though will need to pause things if they’re to replace Slot.

Now, this was written before Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. It was a performance that only made a new head coach more likely, admittedly, but there is still a second leg to turn it around.

Let’s see if he’s still in the role to do that.

Arne Slot: Situation Summary

Tactical Struggles and Performance

Arne Slot is facing the most challenging period of his Liverpool tenure as the 2025–2026 season enters its final weeks. Following a 4–0 FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City, Slot’s tactical reliability was again questioned during a 2–0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on April 8, 2026. In a desperate attempt to find defensive stability, Slot experimented with a back three and benched Mohamed Salah, a move that largely failed to contain the French champions. Domestically, the reigning Premier League champions have fallen to fifth place after 10 league defeats, leaving them in a tense battle for European qualification.

Job Security and Future Speculation

The pressure on Slot has reached a fever pitch, with Xabi Alonso currently the 8/13 favourite to replace him this summer. While Slot maintains that his position is secure and cites the patience shown to Jurgen Klopp as a precedent, internal pressure from Fenway Sports Group is mounting. A significant boost arrived on April 7 when the Premier League secured a fifth Champions League spot, potentially easing the requirement for a top-four finish. However, failure to overturn the deficit against PSG or a slip below fifth place—currently only one point ahead of Chelsea—could make his position untenable. The next fortnight, including the PSG return leg and the Merseyside derby, is widely viewed as a decisive period for his Anfield future.

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