Liverpool snapped their winless streak against West Ham, but Arne Slot’s future continues to be a major topic of conversation.
Following a humbling 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, plenty of Reds supporters identified Oliver Glasner as the ideal candidate to take over from Slot.
The Austrian has helped steer Crystal Palace to FA Cup success and also defeated Liverpool in the Community Shield earlier this year.
A possible switch to Anfield has been brought up in his homeland too, with one prominent Sky Sports journalist suggesting Glasner might anticipate a phone call from those with influence on Merseyside.
Liverpool don’t have a managerial shortlist
Now, a new update regarding the Palace boss potentially departing Selhurst Park for the Premier League champions has been circulated.
Dean Jones has reported that although Glasner’s name is being floated as a possible Slot replacement, Liverpool currently do not have a shortlist assembled.
He said: “Glasner keeps being mentioned as the next Liverpool boss, and obviously, whenever a manager looks in danger, it is natural that people start to speculate.
“But all the information I hear and trust out of Liverpool is that there is no shortlist to succeed Slot.
“I’m told there are no contingency plans being set up in case Slot loses his job, so as far as I am aware from making checks on this, there is no firm route to Glasner.
“If they were to make a change and turn to someone from within the Premier League, then I can believe that Glasner would become part of that conversation.
“But I also know that Liverpool are wary of taking a route whereby they recruit a manager from a smaller club and give them a chance on the biggest stage in a high-pressure moment.
“There are lots of examples where it does not work to headhunt a boss from a smaller club.
“Making that leap and meeting expectations is extremely difficult because you get so little time to make your mark in comparison.”
Arne Slot’s thoughts on his Liverpool future:
The triumph over West Ham has dampened some of the chatter around the Dutchman’s future.
But Slot knows he is heading into a pivotal week at Liverpool, which began on a positive note.
Up next is a clash with Sunderland, who have already taken points off Arsenal and Chelsea this season, on Wednesday night.
After that, the Reds return to action on Saturday, travelling to face a struggling Leeds United side.
Victories in both fixtures will do Slot a world of good, but successive defeats are likely to see renewed calls for his sacking.