Arne Slot’s tenure as Liverpool manager is facing increased pressure after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has voiced doubts about whether the Dutch coach will still be at the helm next season.
The Reds sit fifth in the Premier League table with 48 points from 29 games, making their push for Champions League qualification far from guaranteed as the season nears its conclusion.
The Molineux defeat was especially galling: Liverpool controlled possession and created numerous opportunities, only to concede a deflected stoppage-time winner from Andre.
This result represented Liverpool’s ninth league loss this campaign, with five of those defeats involving goals conceded in the 90th minute or later.
Appearing on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, ex-Reds left-back Stephen Warnock expressed skepticism about Slot’s long-term future. He stated: “No, I don’t [expect him to stay]. It’s a tall order for them to secure a Champions League spot. It’s going to be really tough.
“They’re far too inconsistent—I can’t see them winning all their remaining matches. It will be very hard for him to keep his job.
“They’re a long way from where they want to be. Things haven’t gone according to plan at all.”
The display against Wolves encapsulated the broader issues this season, as Slot’s team dominated but couldn’t turn control into goals, ultimately getting hit with a late punishment. Criticism has mounted, including from Steven Gerrard, who highlighted defensive lapses on Wolves’ first goal after Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate were outmuscled in key moments.
Warnock also poured cold water on the notion that Xabi Alonso would be an obvious successor, suggesting such calls stem more from sentiment than sound reasoning.
“I’m not convinced that’s the correct move—it feels like nostalgia and a desire for that romantic story,” he explained.
“At Real Madrid, his football wasn’t spectacular, but he dealt with a tough dressing room and worked to shift the culture.”
Despite the setback, Slot has highlighted the upcoming cup rematch against Wolves as a chance for redemption, emphasizing that his team now has “something to prove.”
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