Liverpool must appoint Steven Gerrard immediately to save their season
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Credit: Imago Sat 4 April 2026 18:55, UK Liverpool must consider handing Steven Gerrard an interim manager role at Liverpool until the end of the season after their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.The Reds were simply embarrassed by Pep Guardiola’s side after they crashed out of the FA Cup in the quarter-finals.With the pressure on Arne Slot going into the match, it has now become clear that he is out of his depth in another damning performance.As a result, Liverpool have to sack the Dutchman and look to appoint Gerrard as soon as possible.The former Reds star is currently out of work after leaving Saudi side Al Ettifaq in 2025, but could now find himself back in the dugout after Liverpool’s diabolical defeat. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Steven Gerrard would be perfect for Liverpool interim roleIn recent years, appointing an interim manager has become the norm in the Premier League, with plenty of top clubs going down this route.Manchester United have perhaps seen the most success, with Michael Carrick putting the club in an excellent position to qualify for the Champions League after winning seven of his 10 matches in charge.Steven Gerrard’s managerial career Time spent Win percentage Honours Rangers 2018-2164.8%Scottish Premiership x1Aston Villa 2021-2232.5%n/aAl Ettifaq2023-2539%n/aGerrard has had a mixed managerial career to date Now, Liverpool would be wise to follow suit, with Gerrard the perfect man to come in.Not only does the 45-year-old know the club inside and out, but his prestige at Anfield may help inspire some of the players back to form.This could benefit Liverpool the most in the Champions League, with the cup the only competition the club now have any chance of winning.
Therefore, if he can guide them to the trophy, it would certainly save their season.— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 4, 2026 On top of this, Gerrard also has experience in the Premier League, managing Aston Villa between 2021 and 2022 with mixed success.By appointing him as interim, it also allows whoever comes in permanently in the summer to start with a clean slate and not have to try to pull the squad out of their current slog.When could Arne Slot be sacked?Ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that Slot needs a remarkable run of results to save his job.It is believed that the Reds will make a decision on the manager’s future at the end of the season, with Champions League qualification still in play.However, results are not getting better, and in fact, are getting worse, with the Man City game a key example.As a result, it remains to be seen if Liverpool are willing to keep faith in Slot, or if their hand will now be forced. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.