Arne Slot has never faced pressure like this - another abject display could seal his Liverpool fate
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After the 4-0 humiliation at Manchester City, a dispirited Liverpool now heads to the reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain, where a successive demolition could prove Slot's undoingDefeat to PSG could be the final nail in for Arne SlotSaturday’s dismal trip to Manchester City may have greater ramifications for Liverpool and Arne Slot than just one poor result.“Poor” may be putting it kindly. At some point, one defeat will tip the balance, one final straw will break the proverbial camel’s back.The question remains whether we’re there just yet.So with the beleaguered Dutchman in desperate need of an upturn in fortunes, perhaps the last place he would choose to visit next is the home of the European champions — even in Liverpool’s pomp, PSG managed to overwhelm it at the Parc des Princes last year.Slot is facing increasing pressure at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)This season, Luis Enrique’s side is not quite at the same commanding levels.
Yet, few back Slot’s Reds to progress to the Champions League semi-finals.Given how susceptible the Liverpool coach appears, a win in Paris and progression to the last four of the competition may not even assuage his detractors. Nor did the individual displays of key men — Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, to name but a few — all while the Alonso chants infused social media discourse.Xabi Alonso's availability has not helped Slot's position(Image: Getty Images)Jamie Carragher last week claimed the looming presence of the ex-Liverpool midfielder changes the discussion around Slot.
Ironically, given Saturday’s events, the next time supporters travel to the Etihad, it’s not impossible Alonso is sat in the home dugout.For months, that has been the debate: can Liverpool allow Alonso to slip through its grasp? Now, regardless of Alonso’s availability, many think Slot must go.It means the stakes could not be much higher as Liverpool heads to France.