Former Arsenal star and football pundit Paul Merson has shared his thoughts on Arne Slot’s situation at Liverpool, saying the Dutch manager is already under intense pressure. Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp, who had a successful and emotional eight-year spell at the club, making the job a very difficult one to step into. According to Merson, the expectations at Anfield are extremely high and anything less than top performance could put Slot at risk.

Speaking during a sports analysis segment, Merson explained that Klopp raised the standards at Liverpool, winning major trophies including the Premier League and the Champions League. Because of this, fans are expecting immediate results from Slot. Merson believes this pressure could make the Liverpool hierarchy consider drastic decisions if results do not go well soon.

He added that the Premier League is unforgiving, and being in charge of a club like Liverpool means every game is important. Merson pointed out that Slot must quickly build a strong winning momentum if he wants to keep fans and management confident in him. He noted that the manager needs time, but the heavy expectations may not allow much patience.

The former player stressed that replacing a legendary coach like Klopp is never easy. Slot is trying to introduce his own style while dealing with comparisons, criticism, and fan pressure. Merson warned that if Liverpool struggle or fall behind in the league early, talks about his future could start sooner than expected.

Overall, Merson believes Slot is capable, but feels the circumstances surrounding the job make the situation challenging. Liverpool supporters will hope the Dutchman settles in quickly and proves himself in one of the toughest leagues in the world.