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Liverpool Update: A Shortlist for Arne Slot’s Replacement Surfaces Amid New Contract Challenges.

In the latest Liverpool update, Arne Slot is under scrutiny due to the team’s disappointing start to the season, while the club grapples with yet another contract dispute involving players.

Liverpool’s title defense has been nothing short of a catastrophe so far. The Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, marking their second straight loss before the international break, following a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in September.

After 11 matches, Arne Slot’s squad finds themselves in eighth place in the standings, trailing league leaders Arsenal by eight points. Although there were glimpses of improvement with back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, the Reds seem to be back at square one.

Following Sunday’s heavy loss to City, the pressure on the Liverpool manager is mounting. This result has prompted the Dutchman to temporarily shelve any discussions regarding a title challenge.

With speculation about a shortlist being prepared in case Slot loses his job and a contract issue looming for Liverpool, The ECHO provides the latest updates from Anfield.

Potential New Manager ‘Shortlist’

While Slot still has the backing of the Liverpool board, a list of candidates he was reportedly competing against prior to his appointment has come to light.

According to the Daily Mail, before Fenway Sports Group (FSG) decided to hire the Premier League-winning Dutchman, they considered reaching out to Sebastian Hoeness of Stuttgart and former Brighton coach, now at Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi.

Also in consideration were Michel from Girona, Ernesto Valverde of Athletic Bilbao, and Luciano Spalletti, who previously managed Italy and is now at Juventus.

The report suggests that the Reds may consider revisiting those targets if Slot were to leave, although this situation appears unlikely. It also points out Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace and Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth as potential candidates to monitor, while Inigo Perez of Rayo Vallecano is noted as a manager who has gained attention in the football community for his coaching abilities.

French football icon Zinedine Zidane, who has been without a job since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, is also referenced. Nevertheless, Zidane has allegedly distanced himself from the prospect of managing in the Premier League previously.

Vincent Kompany, who is currently making a mark with Bayern Munich, was another name considered, although a future move to City, should Pep Guardiola leave the club, seems more likely.