Liverpool officials are reportedly holding a sudden high-level meeting to determine the fate of head coach Arne Slot after the chaotic 3–3 draw with Leeds United. The Dutch manager’s position has become increasingly fragile, with the team winning just four of their last fifteen fixtures across all competitions and suffering nine losses during that stretch.
The latest setback followed a heavy 4–1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League group stage — a performance widely viewed as a new low in Liverpool’s season. Since that game, the team has managed to collect only five points from matches against West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds, while also showing worrying inconsistency and fragility.
On-field struggles and dressing-room tension
Liverpool’s latest outing at Elland Road deepened concerns, as the side twice surrendered the lead before settling for a draw. The repeated collapses have fuelled doubts about the squad’s confidence and the manager’s control of the situation.
Slot’s recent decision to remove Mohamed Salah from the starting lineup — a choice initially seen as tough but reasonable — has added further strain. The Egyptian forward has been left on the bench for two of Liverpool’s last three matches and did not feature at all in those games.
That omission has caused visible frustration. After the Leeds match, Salah voiced his discontent, saying he was unsure why he had been sidelined despite his long-term contributions and strong performances last season. He suggested he had been unfairly singled out and questioned whether promises made to him over the summer had been honoured. Salah also stressed that his previously positive relationship with Slot had deteriorated without explanation.
Salah’s reaction and speculation over Slot’s future
Salah insisted he had not asked to leave the club, pushing back against rumours circulating online. However, his comments added fuel to the growing belief that the atmosphere around Liverpool has become unstable.
Amid the escalating tension, a social-media insider — claiming to work with a group of “elite reporters” — reported that the club’s hierarchy scheduled an emergency discussion for Sunday to address the situation around Slot. The same source suggested that Steven Gerrard is prepared to assume temporary charge should Liverpool decide to make a managerial change.
Slot is now considered one of the leading candidates to become the next Premier League manager dismissed, with the club’s leadership weighing their options as results and internal harmony continue to falter.
