Arne Slot is currently overseeing one of the worst seasons at Liverpool in recent memory.

After losing to Brighton and Hove Albion prior to the international break, the Reds have suffered 10 Premier League defeats already this term. That is the joint-most since 2015/16, and the most a single manager has taken charge of since 2014/15.

It leaves Liverpool in a vulnerable position in the table ahead of club football returning in April, and Shay Given thinks no Champions League football will lead to questions being asked of the manager.

Speaking to the BBC, he said: “Liverpool are renowned for not sacking managers – in fact, they are the opposite and they really support their managers.

“They’ve only won the league twice in 30-odd years and Slot is one of the guys to do that. A few months back, he was a hero.

“If they miss out on Champions League qualification, there will be serious question marks at the end of the season.”

At present, Liverpool can make it into next...