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Next Liverpool Manager Odds as Slot Comes Under Pressure
Next Liverpool manager odds with Arne Slot under pressure at Anfield, as Jurgen Klopp leads the betting ahead of Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner.
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Despite delivering a Premier League title in his debut season, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was under mounting pressure following a sharp decline in form, writes Dave James.
Liverpool’s struggles deepened with a Carabao Cup exit, a sixth defeat in seven matches as they lost 3-0 at home to Crystal Palace.
Ismaila Sarr struck twice before Yeremy Pino added a late third, with Liverpool finishing the night with ten men after 18-year-old Amara Nallo was sent off shortly after coming on.
Slot had made ten changes from the side beaten 3-2 by Brentford at the weekend, fielding a youthful line-up that could not cope with Palace’s energy and organisation.
Jurgen Klopp tops the market
The slump sparked fresh speculation, and former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp emerged as the frontrunner to make a dramatic return to Anfield at 3/1.
“The fact that Jurgen Klopp tops the next Liverpool manager market tells you everything about how much his legacy still resonates with fans and the hierarchy alike. His bond with Anfield was special, and there is a genuine feeling that he could return one day if the circumstances were right,” said Dave James, football analyst at What Are The Odds.
Next Liverpool manager odds in full
| Manager | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Jurgen Klopp | 3/1 | 25% |
| Andoni Iraola | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Oliver Glasner | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Steven Gerrard | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Xavi | 9/1 | 10% |
| Pep Lijnders | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Unai Emery | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Xabi Alonso | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Roberto De Zerbi | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Klopp had hinted in an interview that he would not rule out a return, adding further fuel to the speculation. The German spent nine years at the club, winning the Premier League and Champions League before stepping down earlier that year.
Iraola and Glasner lead the chasing pack
Behind Klopp, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola had caught the eye at 5/1, having taken the Cherries from relegation candidates to European hopefuls with high-energy, pressing football.
“Iraola’s stock is rising fast. What he has done at Bournemouth has been remarkable, and his tactical philosophy mirrors what Liverpool fans have come to love. If the Reds want continuity in footballing DNA, Iraola would be a serious contender,” James added.
The third favourite was Oliver Glasner at 11/2, who led Crystal Palace to a historic FA Cup win and previously guided Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory.
“Glasner has proven he can deliver silverware and style. His FA Cup triumph with Palace was extraordinary, and he has shown he can compete with the best. If Liverpool want a manager with a winning mentality and modern approach, Glasner fits the bill,” James said.
With Klopp, Iraola and Glasner leading the early betting, Liverpool’s managerial market became one of the most closely watched in English football. Slot remained in post, but the odds pointed to mounting pressure at Anfield.
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