
Over the summer, had you told any Liverpool fan that Arne Slot would be under pressure, they likely would have laughed in your face. Fresh off winning the Premier League during the Dutchman’s debut campaign, the Reds spent heavily on reinforcing their squad with elite players, including Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike.MixCollage-17-Jan-2026-09-32-PM-2385RelatedRanking Every Premier League Manager by How Likely They Are to Be Sacked1By Hal FishShould the unthinkable happen and Slot is shown the door, there will be a queue of managers waiting to take the reins. But who are the favourites to replace the current Liverpool boss? Sky Bet have compiled the managers with the best odds to show exactly who is leading the charge.19Ruben AmorimOdds – 28/1ruben amorimHighly unlikely by virtue of the fact his 14-month tenure at Manchester United only recently came to an end, Ruben Amorim has been given odds of 28/1 by SkyBet. At Old Trafford, the Portuguese replaced Erik ten Hag and promised the ‘good times were coming’ after finishing 15th in the league last season… spoiler alert: they did not.Brutally honest in front of the media, Amorim won plenty of titles with Sporting CP in his homeland of Portugal, but his being wedded to a 3-4-3 system (which struggled in England’s top flight) was a large attribute to things not making sense.Liverpool are unlikely to take such a monumental risk, of course, and his substandard spell at United would put them off. That’s even if he was eyed as a potential Jurgen Klopp replacement before the under-pressure Slot was appointed.18Roberto De ZerbiOdds – 25/1roberto de zerbiFormer Premier League manager Roberto De Zerbi is one of the latest bosses to join the market as a free agent. While Liverpool steamrolled his Mareille team 3-0 in this season’s Champions League, the Italian is expected to have many suitors in the summer.His odds of 25/1 suggest his next job won’t see him take up the Anfield home dugout, but he was reportedly under consideration before Slot got the job. De Zerbi is notoriously opinionated and has clashed with his owners before, which may put FSG off.17Ange PostecoglouOdds – 25/1ange postecoglouOn a similar theme, Ange Postecoglou replacing the Dutchman at the Anfield helm seems very unlikely given how poorly his Tottenham Hotspur spell ended. Winning the Europa League in 2024/25 was not enough for Spurs’ higher-ups to give the Greek-Australian extra time to turn things around – and he was relieved of his duties despite finding success on the European stage.Things were not all sunshine and rainbows under Postecoglou and his following spell at Nottingham Forest lasted just 39 days. Now without work, the Reds could pounce on the 60-year-old’s free agency.That said, the fact Spurs finished 17th (just adrift of the relegation spots) last season proves that he may not have the expertise and nous required to manage in the Premier League. A team in the English top flight will eventually give him another crack at the whip, but it’s unlikely to be Liverpool, who are much more planned in their manager appointments.16Mauricio PochettinoOdds – 25/1United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino in the dugoutThe current manager of the United States national team, Mauricio Pochettino, has great experience in the Premier League, having managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in his career – so why not return to England to get the reigning champions back on track?The Argentine has also led Paris Saint-Germain to Ligue 1 glory, but is now in the international game and has guided his side to the 2026 World Cup this summer. While he has a great reputation, there’s no doubting that he would be a real outside shot for the job at this stage, with all things considered, and it should be considered highly unlikely that either party will push to make it happen.15Diego SimeoneOdds – 16/1Diego SimeoneIf any club are looking for a manager who knows the sport back-to-front, look no further than Atletico Madrid legend Diego Simeone, who has managed the Spanish giants since December 2011. Neither party has looked back after more than 750 matches of service, but the Argentine could look for a fresh challenge after so many years in the Spanish capital.EPL_Highest-Spending ManagersRelated10 Highest-Spending Managers in Football Since Last Major Trophy Win – Arteta Above PepBy Callum BishopCapable of taking on a monumental venture such as the Liverpool job, Simeone may be tactically sound but his defensive-minded approach to football matches may not go down too well with the Anfield faithful. Irrespective of whether he’d sing from the same hymn sheet as those in the stands, he’s been issued odds of 16/1.14Brendan RodgersOdds – 16/1Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers watching on from the touchlineOnly just in a new job after finding himself at loggerheads with the Celtic owners during his second stint with the Glasgow giants, a return to Liverpool for Brendan Rodgers would arguably be the most incredible turn of events the club has seen in its recent history – and not necessarily for good reasons.The Northern Irishman has already had one bite of the cherry, and other than a second-placed finish in the 2013/14 season, his stint was pretty unremarkable. Who knows what he would manage with the current squad and extra backing, but Liverpool supporters will surely take on the opinion that this era of the club is better left in the past.13Cesc FabregasOdds – 16/1CESC FABREGASCurrently working wonders at the recently-formed Como 1907, who, against all odds, are sitting fifth in the Serie A table, Cesc Fabregas might be the hottest manager in world football right now. Tactically innovative, and with the hunger that comes with those new to management, it surely won’t be long before he’s snapped up by a bigger club.But could that be Liverpool who take something of a chance on the former midfielder? The job at Anfield, at odds of 16/1, might just come too early for him, though. With the Reds needing a solution, taking a punt on a relatively inexperienced head coach might prove to be enough to turn their focus elsewhere.12XaviOdds – 14/1xavi hernandez barcelonaThe legendary midfielder has won league titles in Qatar and Spain, with his beloved Barcelona, and is currently a free agent after departing the Camp Nou in May 2024 following a bust-up with the board. Pouncing on Xavi Hernandez’s free agency could be a wise decision by Anfield bosses.Known for his possession-heavy style of play and attack-minded process, he would likely be a popular appointment at Anfield, and it has been reported that he would be open to a move to England for his next job.However, whether his lack of experience at the highest level as a manager would count against him remains to be seen, and with the club’s biggest issue being their balance across the team, a shift in identity at this stage could be a problem the board would rather do without.11Simone InzaghiOdds – 14/1Simone Inzaghi InterAfter reaching the Champions League final last season with Inter Milan, the seasoned Simone Inzaghi made the move to the Middle East in the summer of 2025, but a return to one of Europe’s elite clubs could potentially be too good to turn down.Known for a more pragmatic style, the Italian would undoubtedly bring some solidity to Anfield’s defence to solve their recent issues, while his teams always provide a threat going forward.It would be a big surprise to see him leave Saudi Arabia so early into his reign there, but Liverpool don’t come calling often, so it’s certainly one to look out for after he entered the market at 14/1.10Marco SilvaOdds – 14/1Marco SilvaThe Premier League-proven boss, Marco Silva, has garnered a great reputation after doing a top job in west London on the books of Fulham, but the former Watford and Everton boss is largely untested at the very top level.The Portuguese coach is out of contract at Craven Cottage in the summer, although GMS understands that he has been offered a new deal.It could be relatively cheap to get him to Anfield now, but whether he would leave in mid-season remains to be seen, and there would be major question marks from the fan base if he was selected to take over the struggling reigning champions, considering his CV.FootballLiverpoolLiverpoolJose MourinhoJose MourinhoFollowLikeShareThread16We want to hear from you! Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.Reply / PostSort by:PopularUser Display PictureWayneKlopp will not want the role as a head coach, but at 58, his energy may not be as lively as before when he first joined Liverpool as manager in 2015. Rather he swap with nagelsman as German coach but meanwhile klopp can interim till end of season.2026-01-05 15:50:311CopyUser Display PictureGiveMeSport logoUmarChoudhryKlopp seems to be happy away from the dugout!2026-01-06 03:09:551CopyUser Display PictureLeviticoI personally think Pochettino is the right candidate though i was of the idea of getting Naglesman but then since he has signed another contract so i would go for Pochettino.2026-01-08 04:27:07CopyUser Display PictureDaveI think Slot should be given till at least the January Transfer Window. That way either he will me given the support to find the players that we need or a New Manager will be given the chance to bring in new players. Either way I don’t think out current squad is good enough2025-10-30 02:30:571CopyUser Display PictureGiveMeSport logoUmarChoudhryDave, Slot does probably deserve time after helping Liverpool lift their 20th league title but they spent over £400m in the summer. It’s either Liverpool signed the wrong players and the recruitment was poor or Slot isn’t getting the best out of these new players.2025-10-30 08:10:44CopyUser Display PictureMichealIf there is chance please and please not in a bad heart but slot should leave the losses are too many and he is not also giving clear reasons for defeats why why we the reds the defending champions2025-10-30 16:14:04CopyUser Display PictureFrancisslot must go2025-10-29 21:13:331CopyUser Display PictureGiveMeSport logoUmarChoudhryThe next three games are massive for the Dutchman. Villa, Real Madrid and Man City. If the poor results continue, Edwards and co will have to make a decision during the international break…2025-10-30 08:09:10CopyUser Display PictureRobboI don’t think slot is the man for the job I don’t like the Liverpool play at mo Liverpool have spent loads of money on players that have not scored many goals and not only that I do think he should be sacked be fore Liverpool go further down the league2025-10-30 17:54:32CopyUser Display PictureCarla,its akeeady too late2025-10-30 05:54:211CopyUser Display PictureGiveMeSport logoUmarChoudhryToo late for?2025-10-30 08:08:22CopyUser Display PictureSoniaI think Xavi Hernandez was very good than jurgen klopp because klopp was very older than Xavi2025-11-28 18:43:35CopyUser Display PictureDaveThink Gerrard needs to come in as Assistant if they keep Slot but after City he was under pressure after the performance now Yesterday was even worse in front off home fans surely he must be on the brink if he’s struggling with defense bring in a defensive coach in2025-11-23 12:35:281CopyUser Display PictureGiveMeSport logoUmarChoudhryCan’t see Gerrard coming in as an assistant, but Liverpool currently look devoid of ideas and while Slot has credit in the bank after winning the Premier League title, there’s no excuse for the current performances especially after spending so heavily in the summer. No Premier League champion should be in the bottom half of the table as we approach December.2025-11-24 05:33:32CopyUser Display PicturedavidThis is FSG/michael edwards foult. The stupid “resale” rule that we are following! We don’t want to give diaz a better contract, 5 milion more per season, because in two year time he wont have resale value, he will be old?! But we have bought wirtz/isak/ekitike for combine 100 milion euros more than what is their real value!!! And how much do we think that they will cost in 2 year time? A double?!?!? We can’t even return the money, nevertheless to earn more. 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