Appointing Arne Slott as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool was always going to be a big challenge, but this season has been marred by a series of worrying performances and results that have quickly eroded optimism on Merseyside. With key players struggling to form, defensive vulnerabilities resurfacing and defeat to rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, the Dutchman has come under increasing scrutiny.
His successes, including an unbeaten season with Bayer Leverkusen, have not been forgotten. There, he brings out the best in Florian Wirtz and Jeremy Frimpong, and also has the coaching talent to turn Liverpool’s fortunes around.
Just this week, Gerrard confirmed his intention to return to Liverpool. He told Overlap newspaper: “Any area where I can contribute to the club, I would like to do that whenever I can. You want to know if I want to manage Liverpool at some point in my life? Of course that’s a dream.”
He also said he was not ready for the managerial job, but there is no doubt that the club legend will energize the dressing room.
Gerrard has struggled since leaving Rangers and taking a step back from coaching, but has shown plenty of promise in the dugout.
Fabregas is currently one of the most promising managers in Europe, currently playing for Como in Serie A.
The small team, on a five-game winning streak, is in contention for a place in the Champions League, with a three-point lead over third-placed Juventus and Roma.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder is playing a brand of football that pleases the Anfield crowd, and a step up the ladder looks imminent, and perhaps Liverpool will take advantage of it.
He was instead made head of Red Bull’s club group, but remains involved in his return to management.
And Germany’s iconic manager hinted at that possibility, admitting last month: “As for the future, I’m not completely finished as a coach yet. So who knows what will happen in the next few years. But I have no plans at all regarding that.”
