Next Liverpool Manager Odds: As Slot Struggles, Who Might Replace Him?
Arne Slot is under pressure as Liverpool manager and the best betting sites have opened a market on who will replace him.
The Reds suffered their fifth defeat in six games on Wednesday, going down 3-0 to Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
With games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City on the horizon, things could get worse for the Reds before they get better.
Slot has plenty of credit in the bank after winning the Premier League title in his debut campaign, but no manager can outrun bad results forever.
Who will be next through the door if Liverpool do make a change? Let’s take a look at some of the contenders.
Glasner Favourite To Replace Slot
It might be a case of 'if you can't beat 'em, ask them to join you' for the Liverpool board - if they decide to make a change of manager.
Oliver Glasner is unbeaten in all four meetings with the Reds in 2025 in the league, Community Shield and now the Carabao Cup.
Oliver Glasner's Last Four Games Against Liverpool:
Competition | Date | Fixture | ||
PL | May 25 | Liverpool | 1-1 | C Palace |
CS | Aug 10 | C Palace* | 2-2 | Liverpool |
PL | Sept 27 | C Palace | 2-1 | Liverpool |
LC | Oct 29 | Liverpool | 0-3 | C Palace |
(* won on penalties; PL - Premier League, CS - Community Shield, LC - Carabao Cup)
Glasner has done an outstanding job at Palace, guiding them to the club's first ever major trophy, which qualified them for this season's Conference League.
With his contract set to expire next summer, Glaser is the 6/5 favourite for the Liverpool job as things stand, so he might not see out his contract, which expires in the summer.
Oliver Glasner has beaten Arne Slot in the Community Shield, Premier League and Carabao Cup already this season 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZE0kuxyjXh
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Iraola Deserves To Be Discussed
Andoni Iraola is another Premier League manager in demand. Despite losing the majority of his defence in the summer, Iraola has made Bournemouth better than last season.
The Cherries are three points ahead of Liverpool after nine games, and they are more than capable of beating Manchester City this weekend.
Bournemouth's League Position Under Iraola:
Were they to do that, Iraola’s stock would rise even higher. Liverpool would almost certainly have him on their shortlist in the event of Slot leaving.
Iraola is the second-favourite in this market at 9/5 on betting apps, with Bournemouth unlikely to stand in his way if the Reds come calling.
Next Liverpool Manager Probability:
Nagelsmann Has Big Club Experience
For all that Glasner and Iraola are fantastic coaches, neither has experience of managing an elite club like Liverpool.
Julian Nagelsmann does. The 38-year-old's spell in charge of Bayern Munich ended badly, but he is no doubt a better manager because of that experience.
Nagelsmann (3/1) is getting ready to lead Germany at next summer’s World Cup, but he will be eyeing a return to the club game in the near-future.
Next Liverpool Manager Odds:
Candidate | Odds | Probability |
Oliver Glasner | 6/5 | 45.5% |
Andoni Iraola | 9/5 | 35.7% |
Julian Nagelsmann | 3/1 | 25% |
Edin Terzic | 4/1 | 20% |
Marco Rose | 4/1 | 20% |
Brendan Rodgers | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Eddie Howe | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Zinedine Zidane | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Unai Emery | 9/1 | 10% |
Marco Silva | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Jurgen Klopp | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Xavi Hernandez | 15/1 | 6.2% |
Terzic Out Of Work And Available
Edin Terzic guided Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final in 2024, but he has been out of work since then.
The German does not seem to be in any rush to return to management, but an offer from Liverpool would surely be too good to turn down.
Terzic (4/1) was formerly a scout and assistant coach at Dortmund during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, and the Liverpool legend would probably give him a glowing reference.
Rose Open To Overseas Job
Marco Rose, who is 4/1 on football betting sites, has been on the market since he was sacked as RB Leipzig boss at the end of March, and the German is keen to return to the dugout soon.
“I definitely want to get back on the bench, but it doesn’t have to be today, tomorrow, or the day after,” he said recently.
“You’ll certainly see me back on a training ground and in the stadium. It just has to be right, and maybe this time it’s going to be abroad.”
Rodgers Loves A Reunion
Brendan Rodgers left Celtic recently, stepping away for the second time in his managerial career.
There is a tendency to underrate Rodgers’s managerial acumen, and he certainly deserves another shot at the Premier League if he wants one.
However, it would be a huge surprise if Liverpool plumped for the Northern Irishman, who has not done enough since leaving Anfield to earn a second shot at the job.
Rodgers is available, though, and odds of 5/1 on betting apps suggest he has a chance of getting the role if Slot departs.
Howe And Zidane Among Outsiders
Newcastle United have had a mixed start to the season and Eddie Howe (6/1) could be tempted by an offer from elsewhere, particularly if Liverpool offered him the job.
Zinedine Zidane (8/1) is untested outside the unique environment of Real Madrid, and he appears to have his eye on the France job anyway.
Unai Emery’s (9/1) underwhelming spells at Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal might put Liverpool off despite his fine work at Aston Villa, and this would be a huge step up for Fulham head coach Marco Silva (10/1).
A return for Jurgen Klopp (12/1) is unlikely at this stage, while Xavi Hernandez (15/1) is a rank outsider.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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