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Liverpool’s No.1 target to replace Arne Slot after SHOCK Jürgen Klopp twist has now been revealed!”
Liverpool’s hierarchy is becoming increasingly frustrated with Arne Slot, and the concerns within the club are growing louder with each passing week.
When Slot arrived at Anfield, there was a wave of excitement, both locally and internationally. Supporters believed a new era was coming, especially after the club committed to an enormous £426 million transfer window—one of the highest financial outlays the Premier League has ever seen.
With such exceptional backing, executives expected Liverpool to evolve quickly, develop a clear identity under Slot, and build on the groundwork left behind by Jürgen Klopp. Instead, the reality has been very different.
One of the biggest issues causing unrest behind the scenes is Slot’s apparent struggle to determine a consistent starting eleven. Insiders claim the team has lacked continuity because of the constant rotation and tactical reshuffling.
This lack of stability has made it difficult for players to build chemistry or understand their specific responsibilities, which in turn has disrupted the club’s rhythm. Several key footballing figures inside the club believe this has been a major factor in Liverpool’s inconsistent performances.
There is also growing talk of discomfort inside the dressing room. According to reports, some senior players are finding Slot’s direction confusing, and others feel that his ideas change too rapidly from game to game.
These internal tensions have created friction between the manager and players who were previously viewed as central to Liverpool’s project. Part of the urgency to assess the manager’s position stems from a surprising situation involving Jürgen Klopp himself.
Although Klopp has made it clear he has no intention of returning to management at this point, he remains an influential figure around the club. His presence—especially in informal advisory conversations—has reportedly reminded the board of the importance of having a manager with a strong, defined identity.
It is this need for clarity and structure that explains why Luis Enrique has emerged as Liverpool’s top candidate. Among all the names being discussed, Enrique is considered the closest match to the philosophy Liverpool wants to restore.
His coaching style embraces intense pressing, positional fluidity, and attacking ambition—traits that fit naturally with the foundations Klopp built during his tenure. Enrique also carries extensive experience at the highest levels of the sport, having coached elite teams such as Barcelona and the Spanish national side.
Moreover, his reputation for commanding respect in the dressing room is something the Liverpool board sees as essential right now.
Enrique has always been known for setting high standards, creating disciplined environments, and promoting unity—all qualities the club believes are missing at the moment. His ability to work with young players is another major advantage, given Liverpool’s investment in youth and development.
While Enrique is the frontrunner, Liverpool has quietly compiled a list of other potential replacements.
These alternatives include managers known for European success and those with strong records in high-pressure Premier League settings. For now, however, Enrique’s name continues to dominate internal discussions, and he is seen as the figure most capable of restoring stability, identity, and direction at Anfield.
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A former PGMOL chief (Dermot Gallagher ) felt there was insufficient evidence to award a penalty, agreeing that the referee’s decision to play on was reasonable.
A former PGMOL chief (Dermot Gallagher ) felt there was insufficient evidence to award a penalty, agreeing that the referee’s decision to play on was reasonable. �
I searched for Dermot Gallagher’s comments specifically on the Jeremie Frimpong penalty controversy fromArsenal vs Liverpool yesterday (8 Jan 2026) and here’s the current picture:
🔍 Was Gallagher reported to have spoken on the Frimpong incident
Frimpong went down in the Arsenal box after a challenge, but no penalty was given by referee Anthony Taylor. �
The Guardian
The referee and VAR did not stop play or award a spot-kick, and the game continued into a 0–0 draw. �
📌 What did we find about ex-official opinions?
A former PGMOL chief (Keith Hackett) felt there was insufficient evidence to award a penalty, agreeing that the referee’s decision to play on was reasonable. �
Football Insider
🧠 About Dermot Gallagher and penalty analyses in general
In other recent matches, Gallagher has discussed penalties on Sky Sports’ “Ref Watch”, often focusing on whether VAR intervention was clear and obvious or whether the referee correctly applied law regarding touching the ball vs foul contact. �
Sky Sports
However, no current reliable source shows Gallagher commenting on the Frimpong incident specifically.
⚠️ Twitter/Unofficial mentions
There are some unverified social posts claiming he might have commented (e.g., that it “should have been a penalty” or phrasing like “It’s irrelevant after the game…”), but these aren’t from credible news outlets or confirmed quotes at this time. �
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If you want, I can check again later once analysis shows up from Sky Sports or another primary broadcaster with official quotes from Dermot Gallagher on that exact Frimpong penalty call.
Analyse the numbers behind Liverpool’s goalless stalemate away against Arsenal in the Premier League.
The Reds took a point from their trip to Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening, extending their unbeaten run to 10 matches in the process too.
Explore statistics from the encounter via the Opta tools below.
Match Stats
Arsenal 0 0 Liverpool
English Premier League
08/01/26
GeneralDistributionAttack
Possession
47.6% 47.6%52.4% 52.4%
Duels success rate
48.5% 48.5%51.5% 51.5%
Aerial duels won
54.5% 54.5%45.5% 45.5%
Interceptions
7 78 8
Offsides
2 21 1
Corners won
3 30 0
Average Positions
Arsenal 0 0 Liverpool
HT 0-0
English Premier League
08/01/26
Venue
Emirates Stadium
Attendance
60,258
Referee
Anthony Taylor
Referee Anthony Taylor was in a good position to judge the challenge on Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong inside Arsenal’s penalty area.
That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that there was “insufficient evidence” to award a spot-kick at the Emirates on Thursday, 8 January.
With Mohamed Salah away with Egypt on international duty, Frimpong has been trusted in the right-wing position, and he caused issues for the Gunners’ back line on the counter-attack.
In the 35th minute, Mikel Arteta‘s side played on while the 25-year-old went down holding his ankle, with Liverpool fans crying out for a penalty against Piero Hincapie, but calls fell upon deaf ears.
Hackett has criticised Taylor previously in the season, but the referee was applauded for his actions on this occasion, much to the frustration of travelling fans.
Anthony Taylor spot-on to deny Jeremie Frimpong penalty shout
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “Referee Anthony Taylor is in a good position, and there is insufficient evidence that there is contact. Therefore, play was allowed to continue.
“VAR, at this point, is in a position to look at various camera angles to seek and determine if the referee has made a clear and obvious error. There was no request for the referee to visit the pitch-side monitor.
In real time, there appeared to barely be a touch on the player, but upon watching the replays, there did appear to be a slight tangle of ankles, but unlikely to be enough for a penalty.
Liverpool could have been awarded a penalty in the second half
After picking up the first caution of the game, Leandro Trossard was involved once again, almost giving away a spot-kick just three minutes into the second half.
Bundling Florian Wirtz over in the box, Gary Neville blasted the player’s “clumsy” challenge, labelling it a “risk,” but after a VAR check, the Gunners got away with another controversial incident.
There were several controversial incidents during the game, but this was likely the most dangerous, with Trossard already walking a tightrope, having picked up his yellow card in the 12th minute.
While a VAR check ruled that the referee got the right decision, many will be in disagreement, and those arguments are bound to continue well beyond the final whistle.
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