'Serious' questions to be asked of Arne Slot at Liverpool on one condition

Arne Slot is currently overseeing one of the worst seasons at Liverpool in recent memory.

After losing to Brighton and Hove Albion prior to the international break, the Reds have suffered 10 Premier League defeats already this term. That is the joint-most since 2015/16, and the most a single manager has taken charge of since 2014/15.

It leaves Liverpool in a vulnerable position in the table ahead of club football returning in April, and Shay Given thinks no Champions League football will lead to questions being asked of the manager.

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Arne Slot TalkingPoints poll — Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images

Arne Slot could be questioned without Champions League football

Speaking to the BBC, he said: “Liverpool are renowned for not sacking managers – in fact, they are the opposite and they really support their managers.

“They’ve only won the league twice in 30-odd years and Slot is one of the guys to do that. A few months back, he was a hero.

“If they miss out on Champions League qualification, there will be serious question marks at the end of the season.”

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A seven-man shortlist has already been reported:

Desire Doue
Bradley Barcola
Nico Williams
Yan Diomande
Anthony Gordon
Jarrod Bowen
Michael Olise

Mohamed Salah warms up ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium — Credit: Izzy Poles/AMA/Getty Images

Liverpool’s current Champions League chances

At present, Liverpool can make it into next season’s competition by winning the trophy in June or finishing 5th or above in the Premier League.

With their potential route to the final this term requiring them to beat PSG, then one of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, success in Europe this year does seem unlikely.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are currently 5th in the English top flight, which will be enough to secure Champions League football with the extra place handed out via UEFA’s coefficient table.

However, Chelsea, who the Reds still have to play, are only one point behind them with a much better goal difference, and a number of other teams could also catch them easily.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	ArsenalArsenal	31	21	7	3	61	22	39	70
2	Manchester CityManchester City	30	18	7	5	60	28	32	61
3	Manchester UnitedManchester United	31	15	10	6	56	43	13	55
4	Aston VillaAston Villa	31	16	6	9	42	37	5	54
5	LiverpoolLiverpool	31	14	7	10	50	42	8	49
6	ChelseaChelsea	31	13	9	9	53	38	15	48
7	BrentfordBrentford	31	13	7	11	46	42	4	46
8	EvertonEverton	31	13	7	11	37	35	2	46
9	FulhamFulham	31	13	5	13	43	44	-1	44
10	BrightonBrighton	31	11	10	10	41	37	4	43