"I think some of the criticism and the disrespect he's had from supporters is far too much, considering they won the league title last season, but if he doesn't qualify for the Champions League, he doesn't have a leg to stand on, Liverpool as a club and support can accept they are not going to win the league or challenge this year. We accept it: not good enough, but we accept it."
"Once you start seeing what Manchester United have done in the last couple of weeks, once you start seeing Chelsea, and you see where Liverpool could finish outside the Champions League positions, I really fear for them. Once you start fearing Champions League qualification for next season, that's when you have a completely different proposition when you are talking about the manager's job."
Liverpool spent heavily after winning the Premier League but the title defence has faltered, leaving a top-four finish as the primary domestic objective to secure Champions League football. A loss to Bournemouth dropped Liverpool to sixth, increasing the risk of missing European qualification. Failure to reach the Champions League would place Slot's position in serious jeopardy given the club's recent spending and wage commitments. The club spent around £450 million and carries the highest wage bill in the Premier League. The team has also conceded multiple late, 90th-minute winning goals this season, compounding concerns about results under pressure.
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