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Liverpool's most pivotal match of the season is up next -- and Slot's job may depend on it

Beth Lindop

created: March 17, 2026, 3:10 p.m. | updated: March 17, 2026, 10:39 p.m.

Kieran Gibbs explains what's going wrong at Liverpool this season following their late draw vs. Tottenham in the Premier League. (2:17)Open Extended ReactionsEarly in Arne Slot's tenure as Liverpool head coach, a banner was unveiled at Anfield in his honour. As Liverpool continue to unravel, this week's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray is make-or-break for Slot's standing at the club. And yet, they still seemed to have more belief in a positive result for their team than the fans of the Premier League champions. Still, football is a results business and the importance of Champions League qualification is irrefutable, both reputationally and in terms of the club's finances.

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