Gerrard Not Replacing Slot, Says Carragher
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is not expected to take over from Arne Slot, Jamie Carragher asserts, noting that the Reds would struggle to find a coach better than Slot right now.
Following Liverpool's win over West Ham United, Slot reaffirmed his commitment to keep fighting as manager after discussions with the board during a rough spell that is the club's worst in 71 years.
The chatter intensified after a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League at Anfield last week, with The Mirror linking Gerrard to the job.
Izak's Pre-season Absence and the Managerial Question
In The Overlap Fan Debate, Carragher argued West Ham was one of the toughest recent tests given their lowly position and the rising pressure from Sunderland and Leeds United, raising questions about who could replace a title-winning boss.
Asked about Gerrard's chances, Carragher said he cannot see it; Gerrard has done well with Aston Villa and Rangers and remains a Liverpool legend, but most fans would rather see Slot succeed. He warned against knee-jerk changes during a poor spell.
Carragher also said the talk about Izak's pre-season absence is inflated: he noted that a player can miss pre-season and still return quickly, sharing his own experience of a full pre-season followed by a serious injury and a four-month lay-off, then coming back into action.
He concluded that injuries and interrupted pre-seasons complicate matters, but excuses should not be the default response when results dip.
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