Slot Under Pressure After Six Losses

Liverpool have lost six of their last seven matches, including four straight Premier League defeats and cup reversals to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, a steep decline after last season’s title. Manager Arne Slot defended his selection choices — including a heavily rotated side at Palace — and pointed to injuries and the need for summer signings to gel as principal causes. Slot said he still has backing from the club hierarchy, saying he speaks mainly with director of football Richard Hughes and that owners and executives share his read. Debate over his future has intensified, with Alan Shearer calling talk of a sacking an overreaction but warning pressure will grow if results do not improve, and commentators and fans outlining scenarios that could force change. A run of crucial fixtures — Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City — plus fitness updates (Ryan Gravenberch close to returning; Alexander Isak doubtful) will shape whether Slot can reverse the slide.