Report: 45-year-old manager is very keen on taking over at Liverpool

"However, it has been a disappointing season for Liverpool so far. There have been rumours that the Netherlands manager could be shown the door soon. They have been linked with multiple managers in recent weeks, including former club captain Steven Gerrard. According to Football Insider, the 45-year-old is very keen on taking over at Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if the club is willing to make a change in the coming weeks."

"Gerrard has managed clubs like Aston Villa and Rangers in the past. However, he is still largely unproven, and it would be a huge gamble to appoint him as a successor to Slot. The Dutch manager helped them with the league title last, and Liverpool might need to be more patient with him. They have shown improvement in the last couple of matches against Inter Milan and Brighton. They managed to win both matches without conceding a goal."

"It remains to be seen whether the Netherlands manager can turn it around. There is no doubt that the appointment of Gerrard could lift the spirits around the club and bring back the feel-good factor. However, Liverpool need a proven manager, and the former England International midfielder might not be ideal for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Liverpool will have to be practical when making the decision instead of being emotional."

Arne Slot faces heavy pressure after a disappointing run despite substantial summer investment and expectations to defend the domestic crown. Rumours suggest the Netherlands manager could be sacked, with Liverpool linked to several candidates including Steven Gerrard, who is reportedly keen on the job. Gerrard has previous managerial experience at Aston Villa and Rangers but remains largely unproven, making any appointment a gamble. Liverpool have shown recent improvement, winning games against Inter Milan and Brighton without conceding. Club leadership must balance emotion and practicality, prioritising a proven manager with major trophies to maximize a talented squad’s return to the top.

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