Arne Slot gets honest sack verdict from ex-Liverpool star - 'Have to look at everything'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot may well find himself under increased pressure if Liverpool lose to Everton in this weekend's Merseyside derby. However, former Reds defender Dominic Matteo believes it would still be harsh to dismiss the title-winning boss given the wider context.Slot delivered a Premier League title in his first season but has found things much tougher this term. Top spot is all but mathematically impossible with six games to go, while Tuesday's defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League ended any faint hopes of silverware.Despite the difficult season, though, Matteo believes the higher-ups need to think very carefully about the manager's position. While he acknowledges the available candidates will be a factor - and former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso could be on the lookout for a new club after leaving Real Madrid mid-season - he recognised clear improvement in the midweek reverse and remains torn on Slot's future."Arne Slot will be under a lot of pressure now because of what's probably available," Matteo told Mirror Football via BetSelect.co.uk. "Liverpool aren't a sacking team, far from it, but obviously if Liverpool were to get into Europe... that would give him more of a chance [of staying]. But then would a top manager come to a club if they're not in Europe? I don't know."‌FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool confirm extent of Hugo Ekitike injury as devastating statement issuedREAD MORE: Premier League have banned THREE referees from Everton and Liverpool matchesHe continued: "I don't think [a sacking decision] will have been made yet. Who knows what goes on behind a football club? There's that many people involved at every club, whether it's Richard Hughes or whoever's making that decision."But obviously, you have to look at everything and analyse everything and see if there is...