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Ally McCoist has a ‘gut’ about Liverpool’s title chances under Arne Slot

Pundit Ally McCoist has made an early prediction on Arne Slot’s first campaign at Liverpool – and reckons the Reds will come up short in the title race

Arne It could be a difficult first season for Arne Slot at Liverpool, according to Ally McCoist(Getty Images)

Ally McCoist has played down the chances of Liverpool launching a title bid in Arne Slot’s first season in charge.

Slot, who will start his role on June 1 after Liverpool agreed to pay Feyenoord £9.4m in compensation, is set to take on the role of head coach rather than stepping in to Jurgen Klopp as manager.




Under Klopp, Liverpool’s title hopes faded towards the end of the season, with Manchester City and Arsenal taking the title race all the way. The Reds finished nine points adrift of the champions, although they did manage to secure a 2-0 win against Wolves in Klopp’s final game.

Speaking on talkSPORT, McCoist expressed doubts over Liverpool’s ability to challenge for top spot in the 2024/25 season as Slot settles into his new position. He suggested that Liverpool’s younger players may not be able to mount a title challenge against the likes of City and Arsenal.

“I don’t think Liverpool will challenge for the title next season, I just have a gut feeling,” he said on Tuesday. “I’m not sure the younger guys are ready to come in and grab the mantle and go on again. They’ve fallen off a bit (this season) after a magnificent effort,” via the Liverpool Echo.

“Liverpool went down and there was that midweek defeat at Everton. There were just little signs there that I’m not sure they have the consistency to win the league and even challenge at the top next year.”

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Ally McCoist believes Liverpool will not be involved in the title race next season(Getty Images)

Host Jeff Stelling commented: “A great team, but whether it’s quite at the level of Arsenal and Manchester City is debatable.”

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