Zinedine Zidane has long made his position on Liverpool clear despite new speculation linking him with the Anfield job.<\/p>\n
Just weeks ago, things looked promising for Arne Slot \u2014 Liverpool had beaten Southampton 2-1 in the Carabao Cup and opened the 2025\/26 season with seven consecutive wins across all competitions. But the mood has since shifted dramatically. The Reds have now suffered four straight Premier League defeats and were also beaten by Galatasaray in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Following the latest 3-2 loss to Brentford, pressure on Slot is intensifying, with some supporters questioning whether he\u2019s the right man to lead the team. As a result, betting odds have shortened on former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to replace him.<\/p>\n
According to Betfair, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is currently favourite at 3\/1, followed by Bournemouth\u2019s Andoni Iraola at 4\/1. Zidane sits third in the running at 9\/2, ahead of Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann (7\/1) and a potential Jurgen Klopp return (9\/1).<\/p>\n
As for Zidane\u2019s views on Liverpool, the French legend has spoken highly of both the club and Anfield in the past. Speaking to Real Madrid\u2019s YouTube channel, he named Liverpool among the best stadiums to play at, alongside Manchester United\u2019s Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
Ahead of Madrid\u2019s clash with Liverpool in 2021, Zidane also described the Reds as a \u201ccomplete team,\u201d praising their collective strength as well as their attacking trio. \u201cThey\u2019re a strong, solid unit,\u201d he said. \u201cThe three forwards are very efficient, but it\u2019s the team as a whole that makes them dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Zidane has previously admitted that language could be a stumbling block if he were to manage in England. Speaking to L\u2019\u00c9quipe in 2022, he said: \u201cI understand English, but I don\u2019t fully master it. I know some coaches go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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