Over the summer, had you told any Liverpool fan that Arne Slot would be under pressure, they likely would have laughed in your face. Fresh off winning the Premier League during the Dutchman’s debut campaign, the Reds spent heavily on reinforcing their squad with elite players, including Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike.
But a week is a long time in football, and the situation at Anfield has deteriorated rapidly. A shadow of their title-winning side last season, the Merseysiders are now fourth in the table and 14 points behind league leaders Arsenal, and while reports indicate that Slot is not under internal pressure at the club, that could change if form continues to spiral.
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Should the unthinkable happen and Slot is shown the door, there will be a queue of managers waiting to take the reins. But who are the favourites to replace the current Liverpool boss? Sky Bet have compiled the managers with the best odds to show exactly who is leading the charge.
16
Ange Postecoglou
Odds – 25/1
If you think his 39-day reign as Nottingham Forest manager, which ended after a run of eight winless matches, would have deterred Liverpool from keeping tabs on Ange Postecoglou, then think again. At odds of 25/1, there’s a genuine chance his not-so-pragmatic management could become an eye sore at Anfield.
Should those calling the shots at the Merseyside club have any sense, they’d stay well away from the former Tottenham boss, whose high-line defence only just kept his Europa League-winning team safe from relegation. Going from a project manager to one whose only real guarantee is chaos, would be quite something.
15
Mauricio Pochettino
Odds – 25/1
The current manager of the United States national team, Mauricio Pochettino has great experience in the Premier League, having managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea in his career – so why not return to England to get the reigning champions back on track?
The Argentine has also led Paris Saint-Germain to Ligue 1 glory, but is now in the international game and has guided his side to the 2026 World Cup next summer. While he has a great reputation, there’s no doubting that he would be a real outside shot for the job at this stage, with all things considered, and it should be considered highly unlikely that either party will push to make it happen.
14
Diego Simeone
Odds – 16/1
If any club are looking for a manager who knows the sport back-to-front, look no further than Atletico Madrid legend Diego Simeone, who has managed the Spanish giants since December 2011. Neither party have looked back after north of 750 matches of service, but the Argentine could look for a fresh challenge after so many years in the Spanish capital.
Capable of taking on a monumental venture such as the Liverpool job, Simeone may be tactically sound but his defensive-minded approach to football matches may not go down too well with the Anfield faithful. Irrespective of whether he’d sing from the same hymn sheet as those in the stands, he’s been issued odds of 16/1.
13
Brendan Rodgers
Odds – 16/1
Jobless after finding himself at loggerheads with the Celtic owners during his second stint with the Glasgow giants, a return to Liverpool for Brendan Rodgers would arguably be the most incredible turn of events the club has seen in its recent history – and not necessarily for good reasons.
The Northern Irishman has already had one bite of the cherry, and other than a second-placed finish in the 2013/14 season, his stint was pretty unremarkable. Who knows what he would manage with the current squad and extra backing, but Liverpool supporters will surely take on the opinion that this era of the club is better left in the past.
12
Cesc Fabregas
Odds – 16/1
Currently working wonders at the recently-formed Como 1907, who, against all odds, are sitting sixth in the Serie A table, Cesc Fabregas might be the hottest manager in world football right now. Tactically innovative, and with the hunger that comes with those new to management, it surely won’t be long before he’s snapped up by a bigger club.
But could that be Liverpool who take something of a chance on the former midfielder? The job at Anfield, at odds of 16/1, might just come too early for him, though. With the Reds needing a solution, taking a punt on a relatively inexperienced head coach might prove to be enough to turn their focus elsewhere.
11
Xavi
Odds – 14/1
The legendary midfielder has won league titles in Qatar and Spain, with his beloved Barcelona, and is currently a free agent after departing the Camp Nou in May 2024 following a bust-up with the board and pouncing on Xavi Hernandez’s free agency could be a wise decision by Anfield bosses.
Known for his possession-heavy style of play and attack-minded process, he would likely be a popular appointment at Anfield, and it has been reported that he would be open to a move to England for his next job.
However, whether his lack of experience at the highest level as a manager would count against him remains to be seen, and with the club’s biggest issue being their balance across the team, a shift in identity at this stage could be a problem the board would rather do without.
10
Simone Inzaghi
Odds – 14/1
After reaching the Champions League final last season with Inter Milan, the seasoned Simone Inzaghi made the move to the Middle East in the summer of 2025, but a return to one of Europe’s elite clubs could potentially be too good to turn down.
Known for a more pragmatic style, the Italian would undoubtedly bring some solidity to Anfield’s defence to solve their recent issues, while his teams always provide a threat going forward.
It would be a big surprise to see him leave Saudi Arabia so early into his reign there, but Liverpool don’t come calling often, so it’s certainly one to look out for after he entered the market at 14/1.
9
Marco Silva
Odds – 14/1
The Premier League-proven boss in Marco Silva has garnered a great reputation after doing a top job in west London on the books of Fulham, but the former Watford and Everton boss is largely untested at the very top level.
The Portuguese coach is out of contract at Craven Cottage in the summer, although GMS understands that he has been offered a new deal.
It could be relatively cheap to get him to Anfield now, but whether he would leave in mid-season remains to be seen, and there would be major question marks from the fan base if he was selected to take over the struggling reigning champions, considering his CV.
8
Zinedine Zidane
Odds – 12/1
As one of the greatest players of all time, one thing that Zinedine Zidane would do is command the respect of all players in his squad. But, arguably even more importantly, he would bring a winning mentality. The former France international won two league titles during his first spell at Real Madrid, as well as three consecutive Champions League trophies – quite the resume.
To make matters even more interesting, Zidane remains out of work, having not managed since leaving Los Blancos in May 2021. And he’s spoken about his admiration for Liverpool’s stadium, stating that Anfield was the best stadium that he played in. It feels like it could be the perfect opportunity for the 53-year-old to return to coaching.
7
Unai Emery
Odds – 10/1
Having taken over from Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, Unai Emery has developed into one of Europe’s top coaches and would surely be a name considered by the board at Anfield if Slot were to leave. The Spaniard has had big success in Europe with Sevilla and Villarreal in the past, while he has plenty of experience in the Premier League too.
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But his pragmatic style is one that tends to lend itself more to the underdog, and Liverpool fans would surely question if he is the right man to take them forward in the long run after his ill-fated stint at Arsenal. Villa would also push hard to keep him at the club, and it may not be worth the hassle to get him out in mid-season, meaning the club push for an alternative option instead.
