Jamie Carragher Sounds the Alarm: A Decisive Week to Save Slot at Liverpool
28 November 2025
Slot's Week to Prove Himself
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says manager Arne Slot has a week to save his job, criticizing his style and behavior, and suggesting he has allowed the team to act like a small club.
This harsh assessment follows a run of dire results, with Liverpool losing nine of their last twelve, including a 4-1 defeat at home to Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League, days after a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Carragher stressed that Slot is in a critical phase, noting that the next three games will largely determine his future with the club.
In a Telegraph column, he argued that Slot has a week to save his job. He acknowledged it is hard to believe he is writing this, but Liverpool's upcoming fixtures against West Ham United, Sunderland and Leeds United will decide the outcome. If the team collects fewer than seven points, the current situation would become unsustainable.
Ibiza and Dubai celebrations are presented as a new flashpoint, with a circulating video showing Slot celebrating in Ibiza at season's end while some teammates celebrated in Dubai at the same time.
He added that the celebration after the win over Tottenham on April 27 was understandable given the long wait for the league title, but with four games left, celebrations should have waited until after the final whistle. The club and players are supposed to be focused on finishing the campaign strong, not throwing parties three months early.
The argument continues that Liverpool's failure to win any of the last four matches, along with two defeats, warrants the criticism. The club's 20th league title is a historic landmark, and Liverpool should not act as if they have just won a first league title.
Paul Scholes also weighed in, describing Slot's Ibiza appearance as disrespectful and in poor taste.
Despite the backlash and poor results, Slot retains the backing of the club's hierarchy, and he has stated that he will not resign and will continue to fight.
Looking ahead, Liverpool travel to London to face West Ham United, a tough assignment with Nuno Espirito Santo's side having won twice and drawn once in their last three games, increasing the challenge ahead.
Transfer Mistakes Expose Bigger Crises
Carragher argued that Liverpool's problems go beyond on-field performances and mentality, highlighting costly transfer decisions, notably signing expensive strikers in a short period.
He warned that buying a striker for 80 million pounds and then another for 125 million within a short time for the same position is like backing two horses in one race. It simply cannot work.
He also criticized the club's failure to complete the deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, adding that paying a little more could be costly, as Guehi would be a key defender for the Champions League next season. The absence of a solid centre-back in January could hurt Liverpool's European hopes.
In summary, Carragher warned that an aggressive recruitment strategy risks costing Liverpool dearly if not paired with smart, complementary signings.
Punchline: If Slot somehow sorts this out, Liverpool might need a bigger trophy room—perhaps rename the stadium Ibiza Field, since celebrations seem to have migrated everywhere.
Punchline: And as for the transfer market, two big striker deals to fix one problem? That reads like a comedy of errors; maybe they should start selling tickets to the January window.
