Liverpool Reportedly Give Arne Slot an Ultimatum — Two Straight Premier League Wins or He’s Out

Analysis by Hikaru Sakamoto

Liverpool’s crisis deepened on November 27 as they suffered a humiliating 4–1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in their final Champions League league-phase match, marking their third straight loss in all competitions at Anfield.

The pressure on manager Arne Slot has now reached a new peak.

According to reports from England, Slot held talks with the club hierarchy and was handed a clear ultimatum:
secure two wins over the next week or face the consequences.

Liverpool are set to play three consecutive Premier League fixtures against West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds United, followed by a difficult away trip to Inter Milan in the Champions League.
The expectation is that Slot must deliver at least two straight victories during this stretch.

The club, which began the year aiming for back-to-back league titles, now finds itself fighting just to stay in contention for European qualification.
Liverpool sit 12th in the Premier League with a 6–6 record, and despite an earlier win over Real Madrid, they are 3–2 and 13th in their Champions League group. Since their loss to Crystal Palace on September 27, they have managed only three wins in twelve matches.

Despite the slump, Slot has remained stubborn with his squad selection, rarely rotating in response to opponents or match conditions.
With pressure mounting, many supporters are now wondering whether Wataru Endo, who has barely featured recently, will finally be given a chance in the coming must-win matches.

The Bigger Picture

Supporters understand exactly what the “six points from the next two league matches” condition really means.
This is not about giving the team time to rebuild. It is the final stage of Arne Slot’s job being on the line.

After conceding four goals to PSV and sliding down to 12th in the league, Liverpool held an emergency meeting.
When reports then claimed that Slot still had the club’s backing, the reaction among fans was not relief, but confusion.
“The moment this condition exists, it means there’s no replacement ready,” and “Even if he wins, it won’t last” were repeated again and again.
That tone reflects a growing belief that Slot’s dismissal is already moving toward inevitability.

The fixtures only reinforce that feeling.
The first match is away to West Ham, managed by Nuno — a coach Slot has never beaten.
Next comes Sunderland, a team repeatedly described by supporters as a nightmare matchup, built on counterattacks, long balls, and set-piece pressure — exactly the areas where this Liverpool side continues to struggle.

Fans are no longer judging tactical theory or long-term philosophy.
They are watching to see whether the players will genuinely fight for Slot’s job in these two matches.
“Do they run themselves into the ground, or do they drift through another defeat and let the decision make itself?”
The fact that this question is being asked shows how tightly the conversation has narrowed around results and dismissal.

Fail to win both matches, and it’s over.
And even if two victories arrive, many supporters see them only as a delay.
This ultimatum hasn’t restored belief — it has clarified just how close the Slot era is to its end.

Fan Reactions

• “Emergency talks say he’s gone unless we win the next two league games. It feels inevitable.”
• “Please no. After that run, hearing he still has backing is baffling.”
• “He’ll win two, survive, the talk dies… then we lose again. This cycle never ends.”
• “Two more games? What does he have on them?”
• “Probably leftover sympathy from last season.”
• “They’re buying time to line up the next manager. Even two wins won’t save him for long.”
• “Final warning: six points from the next two. That says everything.”
• “I want him gone, but if we don’t win these, top four is finished—though it already feels impossible.”
• “Sacking him won’t fix everything. The squad building has been poor too.”
• “The ‘two wins’ rule screams that there’s no replacement ready.”
• “West Ham first? In our form, we lose most of the time.”
• “We shouldn’t be losing to West Ham or Leeds, yet here we are.”
• “Nuno’s West Ham and a tricky Sunderland? If this is true, he’s done.”
• “If a new manager comes, will he even get January signings?”
• “Every other fan base wants us to win just for the chaos.”
• “These two games define the season.”
• “Sunderland is a nightmare for us—counters, long balls, set plays. I’d rather it blow up than limp on.”
• “Even with two wins, how long does that really buy?”
• “He needs to drop the idealism now—but he’ll revert and lose again.”
• “The players’ body language looks off.”
• “Our away form is awful. Zero confidence.”
• “Beat West Ham away and Sunderland at a ‘fortress’ that doesn’t exist? That’s a hidden sacking notice.”
• “True positional play needs relentless detail. Sterile possession isn’t enough.”
• “Miss the Champions League and it’s automatic.”
• “Two wins would calm things briefly. That’s it.”
• “He might last to January with wins—but a January exit feels inevitable.”
• “Another slump and he’s gone, regardless.”
• “Scrape wins now, then lose again and we’re back in meltdown.”
• “The style doesn’t fit the squad. That’s the real problem.”
• “If nothing fundamentally changes, two lucky wins mean nothing.”
• “A miracle two-game run probably keeps him around.”
• “Even a draw ends it.”

What Remains

Heading into these two matches, one assumption is widely shared among supporters:
Arne Slot’s future now depends solely on short-term results.

“Even a draw ends it.”
“Miss out on the Champions League and he’s automatically gone.”
“Win two and the next losing run still finishes him.”
These aren’t emotional overreactions — they reflect an understanding that the club itself no longer views this as a long-term project.

Even if Liverpool beat West Ham and Sunderland, few believe that would represent renewed trust in Slot.
At most, it would buy time.
The real question in the stands is no longer whether change is coming, but when.

These matches are not about rebuilding confidence or momentum.
They are a countdown.
The noise may quiet temporarily, but supporters already know what direction this is heading.

What remains is not hope.
It is a clear-eyed expectation of how and when the Slot era reaches its conclusion.

Source:
upday news
https://www.upday.com/uk/sport/9-defeats-in-12-games-carragher-gives-slot-one-week-ultimatum-at-liverpool/fgczqcj?utm_source=chatgpt.com