Liverpool crisis: Slot in danger, Chiesa's Italy future uncertain | OneFootball

Liverpool continues to sink deeper into crisis: the latest 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest has marked their eighth loss in the last 11 matches across the Premier League and domestic cups, fueling rumors of a possible dismissal for coach Arne Slot.

Liverpool, Reds in Crisis: Slot at Risk, Chiesa Between Uncertainty and Future with the National Team

A fate that, should the separation be confirmed, would place him alongside figures such as Claudio Ranieri and José Mourinho, who paid a high price after their Premier League triumphs.

Alarming Numbers and Technical Crisis for the Reds

Despite last season being triumphant, Liverpool now sits only 11th in the standings, with 18 points from 12 games. The top spot, held by Arsenal, is 11 points away, while the Champions League zone is just three points off. The defense shows clear weaknesses and the attack struggles to take off, despite multi-million investments in players like Isak, Ekitike, and Wirtz.

In Europe, however, the Reds are doing better: three wins and one loss in their recent continental outings. Nevertheless, the numbers in the Premier League and domestic cups pin Slot down and increase the pressure on the American ownership, which could decide the Dutchman’s future as early as after the Champions League clash against PSV.

Federico Chiesa: Between Uncertainty and the Need for Consistency

Federico Chiesa, who arrived at Anfield amid great expectations, is experiencing a complicated season. The first season was marred by injuries, while the current campaign sees him relegated to limited playing time. In the last four matches, he has played only a few minutes: 3′ against Aston Villa, 8′ against Real Madrid, and 23′ in the defeat to Nottingham Forest, picking up a yellow card in the process.

The former Juventus and Fiorentina player needs consistency to become competitive again and regain his place in the national team. The most likely scenario could be a transfer as early as January, in an attempt to relaunch himself and ensure coach Gennaro Gattuso has a fit Chiesa for the World Cup playoffs.

Impact of a Change on the Bench

A possible dismissal of Slot could rewrite the hierarchy in attack. Chiesa, currently sidelined by the new signings, could find more space under new management, or be forced to consider a transfer to regain consistency and optimal physical condition.

As Gattuso points out, the problem has never been a lack of trust:

«The problem is his, not mine», referring to Chiesa’s choices, who must prove he is ready to become a key player for the national team once again.

A Future Still Open

Liverpool is navigating dangerous waters and a possible shake-up on the bench could change the outlook for the entire squad. For Chiesa, the priority remains playing regularly and regaining top form to earn a place with the Azzurri for the World Cup playoffs, regardless of who will be leading the Reds.

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