Liverpool Shakeup as Zidane Set to Take Over After Disastrous Slot Exit

Liverpool Shakeup as Zidane Set to Take Over After Disastrous Slot Exit

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LIVERPOOL, England –

In a stunning development at Anfield, Liverpool have moved quickly to replace Arne Slot as manager, with **Zinedine Zidane** reportedly set to take the reins. The decision comes in the wake of Slot’s disastrous run of form, culminating in a 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest — the club’s sixth loss in just seven Premier League games. ([Reuters][1])

Slot’s Final Straw at Anfield

Saturday’s reverse to Forest was especially brutal. Goals from Murillo, Nicolò Savona, and Morgan Gibbs‑White exposed Liverpool’s frailties, and Slot once again accepted full responsibility for the meltdown. ([CNA][2]) It was the joint-heaviest home Premier League defeat of his tenure — a result that has piled even more pressure on his already embattled regime. ([CNA][2])

The loss dropped Liverpool to **11th place**, sparking fears among pundits and fans about how deep the crisis really is. ([ESPN.com][3]) Veteran Sky Sports analysts including Gary Neville have been vocal: the “severity and immediacy” of Liverpool’s slump is “unacceptable,” and Neville believes Slot now faces the toughest decisions of his career. ([Sky Sports][4])

Zidane Enters the Frame

With the club’s board now acting, Zinedine Zidane is believed to be the man chosen to steady the ship. While no official confirmation has come, sources close to the club suggest that his appointment is imminent. For a side desperate to regain its winning identity, Zidane is seen as a figure who can bring experience, gravitas, and a winning mentality back to Merseyside.

A Fazed But Determined Slot

In his post-match press conference, Slot vowed to “look at myself first” and admitted his tactical changes had failed to elicit a response. ([The Guardian][5]) He insisted, though, that there was a path out of this slump — pointing to the talent within the squad and hinting at more significant adjustments ahead. ([Yahoo Sports UK][6])

Still, with the writing on the wall, his future appears all but over.

What Lies Ahead for Liverpool

If Zidane does take over, the task will be immense:

* **Stabilising a shaken dressing room:** Liverpool are in crisis after a humiliating collapse in form.

* **Tactical overhaul:** The Reds need consistency, creativity, and a structure that Slot failed to provide.

* **European ambitions:** With form dipping, regenerating belief and aiming for silverware again will be top of the agenda.

For Liverpool supporters, there’s been a taste of redemption in the early reports of Zidane’s arrival. After a season marred by chaos, uncertainty, and poor performances, they will be hoping the legendary Frenchman can restore their club’s status — and fast.

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