Overview
- Liverpool have lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup 3-0 by Crystal Palace at Anfield, their first three-goal home defeat without scoring in a domestic cup since 1934.
- Betting markets moved sharply, with Betfair cutting Slot from 28/1 to 5/2 to be the next Premier League manager to leave and talkSPORT BET listing him as second favourite.
- Slot rested many regulars and used teenagers against Palace, citing fatigue and a limited senior group, a decision criticised by pundits who accused him of excuse-making and poor squad management.
- The poor run follows a summer outlay reported at over £400m (around $500m), with marquee arrivals struggling to settle and expectations rising after last season’s title win.
- Media reports are circulating unconfirmed possibilities, including a January sale of Ibrahima Konaté at a reduced fee, a standing Saudi offer for Mohamed Salah, and speculative lists of potential replacements for Slot.