{"id":55441,"date":"2025-11-27T10:02:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplbanter.com.ng\/?p=55441"},"modified":"2025-11-27T10:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:02:18","slug":"surprise-candidate-linked-with-liverpool-job-after-psv-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplbanter.com.ng\/?p=55441","title":{"rendered":"Surprise Candidate Linked with Liverpool Job After PSV Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

A surprising contender has reportedly entered the frame to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool manager.<\/p>\n

Liverpool delivered another dismal showing at Anfield on Wednesday, suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Ivan Perisic, Guus Til and a Couhaib Driouech double sealed a memorable victory for Peter Bosz\u2019s side, with Dominik Szoboszlai netting Liverpool\u2019s only goal.<\/p>\n

The loss marked Liverpool\u2019s third straight defeat, following 3-0 setbacks against both Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. With the team sitting 12th in the Premier League and 13th in their Champions League group, the pressure on Slot continues to mount.
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\nWhile names such as Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner have frequently been linked with the job, a new unexpected candidate has emerged. TEAMtalk reports that former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou is being considered should Liverpool decide to move on from Slot. Despite his poor spell at the City Ground this season, the Liverpool hierarchy reportedly \u201cadmire him massively\u201d and believe he fits the club\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

A source speaking on Slot\u2019s situation said the coach is under pressure but still has room to work, noting that Liverpool\u2019s owners avoid rash decisions and view this as the first year of a long-term rebuild following Jurgen Klopp\u2019s departure. However, they added that a few more bad results could change the picture entirely.<\/p>\n

Asked about his future after the PSV defeat, Slot insisted he feels secure and supported by the club\u2019s leadership, acknowledging that questions arise naturally when results are poor but stressing his desire to turn things around.<\/p>\n

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday when they face West Ham at the London Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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