It might sound like an extreme comparison, but when you actually look at the numbers, the comparison between Arne Slot and Roy Hodgson is starting to raise serious questions at Liverpool F.C..
The Numbers Tell A Story
Roy Hodgson’s record at Liverpool:
Games – 31 Won – 13 Drawn – 9 Lost – 9 Win % – 41.9%
Arne Slot’s last 31 Premier League games:
Games – 31 Won – 14 Drawn – 7 Lost – 10 Win % – 45.16%
When you look at those numbers, they are uncomfortably close. Slot’s win percentage is slightly higher, but not by much, and the number of defeats is actually worse.
That alone is worrying, but the context makes it even more concerning.
The Big Difference – The Squad
Roy Hodgson took over a Liverpool squad that was nowhere near the level expected at the club. That team was in transition, lacking quality in multiple areas, and dealing with off-field issues as well.
Arne Slot, on the other hand, has inherited a squad full of world-class players:
Alisson Becker Virgil van Dijk Mohamed Salah Florian Wirtz Dominik Szoboszlai
This is a squad that should be competing at the top of the Premier League, not struggling for consistency and losing games where they are being outrun and outworked.
Performances Are The Bigger Problem
It’s not just the results that are worrying — it’s the performances. Liverpool are regularly being outrun, conceding too many chances, and looking vulnerable defensively. In several games this season, the opposition have covered more distance, sprinted more, and created more big chances.
That should never happen consistently to a Liverpool side, especially considering the high-energy identity the club built over the last decade.
Pressure Is Growing On Slot
Comparing any Liverpool manager to Roy Hodgson is never a good sign. Hodgson’s time at the club is widely remembered as one of the lowest points in the modern era, and the fact the numbers are even comparable shows how disappointing this Premier League campaign has been.
Arne Slot still has time to turn things around, especially in Europe, but domestically Liverpool need a huge improvement. With the quality in this squad, the expectations are far higher than mid-table form and inconsistent performances.
The numbers might not be identical, but the comparison alone shows how far Liverpool have fallen in the league this season — and why the pressure on Arne Slot is growing with every game.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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