Zinedine Zidane\u2019s Past Comments Resurface as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot at Liverpool
\nBy Marcus Chan<\/p>\n
Arne Slot is facing growing scrutiny at Liverpool following a sharp downturn in results.<\/p>\n
Just a few weeks ago, things were looking positive for the Dutchman. After a 2-1 victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup back in September, Liverpool had made a perfect start to the 2025\/26 campaign, winning seven games in a row across all competitions.<\/p>\n
Fast forward a month, and the situation has changed dramatically. The Reds have now suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats and were also beaten by Galatasaray in the Champions League. Their latest setback \u2014 a 3-2 loss to Brentford on Saturday \u2014 has intensified the pressure on Slot, with growing unrest among sections of the Liverpool fanbase.<\/p>\n
Amid the club\u2019s struggles, speculation is mounting over potential replacements. Bookmakers have slashed odds on former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane taking over at Anfield. According to Betfair, Crystal Palace\u2019s Oliver Glasner is currently the favourite at 3\/1, followed by Bournemouth\u2019s Andoni Iraola at 4\/1. Zidane sits close behind at 9\/2, while Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is priced at 7\/1. A sensational return for Jurgen Klopp is listed at 9\/1.<\/p>\n
Zidane\u2019s admiration for Liverpool<\/p>\n
Zidane has previously spoken highly of Liverpool and their iconic home ground. Asked in an interview with Real Madrid\u2019s YouTube channel about his favourite away stadiums, he said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cLiverpool. I also remember Manchester United.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ahead of Real Madrid\u2019s Champions League clash with Liverpool in 2021, the Frenchman described the Reds as \u201ca complete team,\u201d adding:<\/p>\n
> \u201cSome people talk about their front three \u2014 and yes, they\u2019re excellent \u2014 but what impresses me most is how solid they are as a unit. We\u2019ll have to stay alert.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Zidane has also acknowledged that his limited English proficiency could pose a challenge were he to work in the Premier League. In a 2022 interview with L\u2019\u00c9quipe, he admitted:<\/p>\n
> \u201cI understand English, but I don\u2019t fully master it. I know there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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