Arne Slot has struggled in his second season with Liverpool(Image: David Rogers, Getty Images)

The letdown of Arne Slot's second campaign at Liverpool could prove crucial to his future at Anfield. A disappointing defence of their Premier League title has seen the Reds appear a pale imitation of their previous selves throughout much of the season.

Presently positioned sixth in the league standings after a record-breaking summer outlay of £450million, questions remain over whether the Reds' significant underperformance might prompt a verdict on Slot's position.

The Dutchman still has more than a year remaining on the three-year deal he penned to become Liverpool head coach in 2024. With in excess of three months still to play this season, it's a spell that could shape Slot's reputation as the Echo examines the latest developments emerging from Anfield.

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