Will Arne Slot be sacked? Next Liverpool manager odds as Reds lose four of last six matches

A humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest saw the Reds slump to 11th in the Premier League - behind the likes of Brighton, Sunderland and a resurgent Manchester United.

Liverpool are still in contention for automatic qualification to the Champions League knock-out stages, but this recent dip in form has been cause for concern. Arne Slot’s men have lost five of their past eight matches, including Premier League defeats to Chelsea and Brentford, and being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace.

It comes after a summer of heavy spending, with around £415m invested into signing players like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez - all three of whom are yet to truly find their footing, although striker Hugo Ekitike has certainly hit the ground running.

Even captain Virgil van Dijk has now conceded that there is an issue at Anfield. Speaking after the defeat to Forest, he said: “We are definitely letting him [Slot] down, but we’ve let ourselves down as well. You look at yourself first and then you help each other, you help each other get out of this mess because at the moment it is a mess - that’s just a fact.

“As the champions we can’t be in the situation we are in right now. What are we going to do about it? We’re going to try to turn it around and that’s the mentality everyone should have.”

While it may seem somewhat unlikely, the bookies are already taking bets on whether Slot could be replaced as Liverpool manager.

Shane Orton, spokesperson for SportsCasting, said: “The next Liverpool manager market has opened with Jurgen Klopp as the 5/2 favourite, following speculation over Arne Slot’s future. Klopp’s legendary nine-year tenure at Anfield, which brought both the Premier League and Champions League, makes him a highly credible option should the Reds decide to make a change.

“Andoni Iraola is another name attracting attention. The Bournemouth boss has transformed the Cherries from relegation battlers into European qualification contenders. His high-pressing, high-intensity style aligns with Liverpool’s footballing philosophy, making him a serious contender in the market.

“Oliver Glasner is also featuring prominently as the third favourite. Since taking over Crystal Palace in 2024, he has guided the Eagles to the club’s first major trophy, the FA Cup, and established them as a top-flight force.

“His winning pedigree and attractive attacking style could make him an appealing option for the Anfield hierarchy if a managerial change is made.”

Here are the full odds for the next Liverpool manager:

Jurgen Klopp 5/2

Andoni Iraola 5/1

Oliver Glasner 6/1

Unai Emery 8/1

Xavi 9/1

Pep Ljinders 10/1

Steven Gerrard 12/1

Julian Nagelsmann 14/1

Edin Terzic 16/1

Roberto De Zerbi 16/1

Xabi Alonso 16/1

Carlo Ancelotti 20/1

Cesc Fabregas 20/1

Eddie Howe 20/1

Enzo Maresca 20/1

Luis Enrique 20/1