Liverpool supporters have been hit with yet another twist as Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi delivered a commanding display against Wolves—sending an unmistakable message at a moment when Arne Slot’s position grows increasingly unstable. With the winter transfer window fast approaching, Liverpool’s defensive crisis is becoming impossible to ignore after shipping 20 Premier League goals already this season.
Guehi—who came close to joining Liverpool in the previous window—was instrumental in Palace’s crucial 2–0 win, lifting them into fourth place. After the match, the England international praised his teammates and hinted at his loyalty to Palace, even as speculation over his contract—set to expire at the end of the campaign—continues to swirl. With Liverpool’s defence crumbling, their interest in the 23-year-old could reignite with urgency.
Meanwhile, pressure on Slot is reaching a breaking point. Liverpool have won only three of their last 11 matches in all competitions, and the shocking 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest has intensified scrutiny from supporters and pundits. Jamie Redknapp has urged patience, pointing to injuries and the loss of key figures such as Florian Wirtz, but with Liverpool’s season slipping away, patience may be running thin.
As Guehi thrives at Selhurst Park, Liverpool’s hierarchy must confront their costly failure to secure him last summer. The competition is fierce—Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid are all monitoring the situation. Liverpool must now decide whether to launch an aggressive January bid or wait for a potential free transfer in the summer. Time is running out, and rivals are circling.
Amid the uncertainty, questions about Slot’s future refuse to fade. Although he has introduced new tactical ideas, the team’s lack of cohesion and alarming performances have raised serious doubts about his long-term prospects. Possible replacements are already being whispered, with names like Bournemouth’s Andoni Ayola and Cesc Fàbregas emerging as candidates to spark a revival.
With the winter window nearly open, the pressure couldn’t be higher. Will Liverpool move decisively to secure Guehi and shore up their defence? Will Slot be trusted to turn things around, or is a managerial change looming? The decisions made in the coming weeks could reshape the trajectory of one of football’s most iconic clubs.
