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James Pearce: Former Liverpool star a ‘popular choice’ to replace Arne Slot

Story byJames Pearce: Former Liverpool star a ‘popular choice’ to replace Arne SlotAnfield IndexThu, January 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM UTC·3 min readPressure Mounts as Liverpool Future Comes Into FocusSpeculation around Liverpool’s managerial future has intensified, and the latest report has added further intrigue to an already uneasy season at Anfield. Credit must go to James Pearce of The Athletic, whose insight once again cuts close to the heart of internal thinking at the club. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementArne Slot’s second campaign has unfolded very differently from his first. After delivering a Premier League title in 2024-25, expectations were reset at a higher level.

James Pearce: Former Liverpool star a ‘popular choice’ to replace Arne Slot

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Key Highlights

  • Instead, Liverpool’s attempt to defend the crown has unravelled amid inconsistency, tactical uncertainty and a damaging sequence of six defeats in seven league matches earlier in the season.
  • For a club that invested £450m last summer, patience is thinning. There remains no suggestion of immediate action, but the sense is that senior figures are watching closely.
  • With Liverpool now highly unlikely to lose their crown, the remainder of the season takes on added significance across domestic and European competitions. Slot Tenure Under Growing ScrutinySlot’s contract situation inevitably sharpens the debate.
  • Tied to Liverpool only until 2027, the financial barrier to change would be relatively modest should the hierarchy decide a reset is required.
  • Much hinges on whether recent improvements represent a turning point or merely a temporary lift. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnother poor run of form would shove the spotlight back onto Slot.
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