Liverpool: Arne Slot is under pressure ahead of the match with PSG.

Although some argue that securing a Champions League spot would be enough to guarantee his position for another season, sources suggest that this may not be the case.

An increasing number of people believe that his job is under serious threat, regardless of where Liverpool finish in the Premier League table. His performances are under intense scrutiny.

The timing is difficult, as we have to play Paris Saint-Germain away on Wednesday evening.

A Champions League match against the European champions and the top team in Ligue 1 is more likely to increase anxiety than optimism.

This is not necessarily a make-or-break event for the whole season, but in the current context, it risks exacerbating the existing doubts.

It would be too simplistic to evaluate Liverpool based solely on the result of the match in Paris, but the broader context makes it difficult to overlook the potential consequences.

Recent performances have raised concerns, with defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City exposing weaknesses that appear to be worsening rather than improving.

The fans' dissatisfaction is no longer subtle. The fact that many players left the stadium early and there was tension between them and the fans has contributed to an increasingly toxic atmosphere.

Chanting for Xabi Alonso only serves to intensify the scrutiny, showing that supporters are beginning to view the issue beyond the current context.

There is still support for Slot within the club, but it is not as strong or united as before. The management are facing a challenge in terms of patience, especially when many of the team's problems are thought to stem directly from coaching and preparation.

The fundamental weaknesses have not been resolved – and this is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook.

Hidden behind all that uncertainty is the fact that he has not signed a contract extension. With only a year left on his current contract, people had expected negotiations to have begun long ago. Instead, the current concern is whether to keep him or not.

Twelve months ago, everything seemed to be going well when Slot led Liverpool to victory. But now, the atmosphere has changed considerably.

He has lacked conviction for a long time, and although past success can offer some protection, the margin for error has almost disappeared ahead of a major European match.