Liverpool recently suffered three consecutive losses by three or more goals, against Man City, Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Slot's team will play their next three Premier League matches against perceived weaker opponents: West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds.

"At least seven points," Carragher stated in his commentary on the Telegraph website. "Anything less would be unacceptable."

Slot's current predicament starkly contrasts with last season's success. He led Liverpool to a Premier League title four rounds early, sparking hopes for a sustained era post-Jurgen Klopp. However, in just the last 12 matches this season, Liverpool has lost nine times, experiencing a rapid decline and losing the strong image that defined them for decades. They currently sit 12th in the league, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Manager Arne Slot during Liverpool's 1-4 loss to PSV at Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom, on 26/11, matchday 5 of the Champions League group stage. *Photo: Reuters*

Carragher suggested that negative signs began to emerge as early as 3/2025. Liverpool secured a win against PSG in Paris, but it was a match where Alisson truly "carried the team". "If Liverpool had lost 1-5 that day, no one would have complained," Carragher wrote in the Telegraph.

The League Cup final loss to Newcastle served as the true wake-up call. Slot's squad was physically and tactically outplayed, a rare occurrence for a team vying for the Premier League title.

After securing the Premier League title early, Liverpool should have maintained their focus. However, they failed to win any of their final four matches, suffering two defeats. Social media was flooded with images of parties in Ibiza and Dubai before the season even concluded. "That's not fitting for a club that just won its 20th title. They acted like a small team winning for the first time," Carragher added.

Slot's tactical adjustments at the start of this season also concerned the former 47-year-old defender. According to Carragher, the Dutch manager attempted to steer Liverpool towards an all-out attacking style, playing so openly that they lost control. Pre-season matches, the opening fixture against Bournemouth, and the Community Shield all revealed a vulnerable Liverpool, easily caught off guard. All these factors contributed to the current dismal run of results.

Carragher also held the club's board accountable. Liverpool invested nearly 600 million USD in transfers, yet assembled an unbalanced squad, lacking backup wingers and quality center-backs. Conversely, they acquired two forwards, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, for a combined total of over 260 million USD to compete for the same position.

He argued that Liverpool's biggest mistake was not spending an additional 13 million USD to finalize the Marc Guehi transfer, leaving the team to start the season without enough top-tier center-backs. "A miss is as good as a mile," Carragher wrote. "Without Guehi, Liverpool could lose over 130 million USD in Champions League revenue next season."

Liverpool now finds itself with no room for error. Their three upcoming opponents are all considered weaker. According to Carragher, this represents a "dream run" if the team hopes to revive its season. However, just one more defeat would force the board to make a decision. "Liverpool never wants to sack anyone who helped the club win a title," Carragher observed. "But if Slot doesn't find answers immediately, they will have to find someone else who knows how to do it."