Arne Slot accused Liverpool of lacking the fighting spirit that should have seen them through a 4‑0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup. The defeat, which sent the Reds out of the competition, has intensified scrutiny of Slot’s tenure.
With the Champions League quarter‑final first leg against Paris Saint‑Germain looming, the manager’s future is now under even greater pressure, as another heavy loss could prove decisive.