Arne Slot was Richard Hughes' first major hire at Liverpool. But are the two actually on the same page?

Arne Slot has blamed a lack of Jacob Murphy at Liverpool as a reason for Alexander Isak’s struggles this season.

Bookmakers have further shortened their odds on Liverpool sacking Arne Slot, with the Dutchman facing significant pressure.

Arne Slot's difficult second seasonHowever the story could change next summer when it is likely that a bigger number of managers are available. And there is a report which suggest that Liverpool are

Arne Slot appears to have hit the self-preservation button at Liverpool after calling out a top Anfield star for his poor performances this season, while also in the wake of Mohamed Salah telling journalists that he could be finished on Merseyside after being dumped on the bench by the Dutchman again.

While numerous Liverpool stars have failed to impress in recent weeks, Ibrahima Konate has been among the worst on show. The central defender has been responsible for countless mistakes this season and managed it once again with a needless foul on Willy Gnonto to give Leeds a route back into the game.

Ao Tanaka’s 96th-minute equaliser denied the Premier League champions at the death at Hugo Ekitike had earlier opened a two-goal lead

Ibrahima Konate has come in for a verbal battering after his latest disasterclass of a display, but the real issue in play is Arne Slot.