Taxing Consequences of Champions League Setbacks
The club has set a minimum target of re-qualifying for the Champions League by the 2025/26 season. Following a summer spending spree totaling £450m, head coach Arne Slot has numerous new players to incorporate, but he has yet to find a winning strategy.
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While injuries have posed challenges, there will be no room for excuses by May if Liverpool fails to secure at least a top-five finish.
This season, Liverpool has already generated approximately £83.8m from their participation in the Champions League, with winning teams set to earn around £115m before additional television and coefficient bonuses are factored in.
Given their substantial expenditures last summer and the highest wage bill in English football, the Anfield club faces significant pressure to succeed.
According to a report from Football Insider, Slot’s job could depend on securing a Champions League berth.
Slot’s Future at Risk Due to Champions League Qualification
With a contract that runs until 2027, Richard Hughes could make coaching changes if the embattled head coach fails to meet this crucial financial goal.
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As noted in the report, “The Liverpool board are poised to seriously question Arne Slot’s future should they fail to qualify for the Champions League.”
The expectation for Liverpool this season was to finish in the top four after significant summer investments, and missing out on Champions League football would result in severe financial repercussions.
The last time Liverpool missed qualifying for the Champions League was during the 2022/23 season, regarded as one of Jurgen Klopp’s most challenging years in charge.
This setback created a £100m hole in the club’s budget, which has taken considerable time to mend. With heavy spending last summer and further acquisitions needed, they quite literally cannot afford to repeat such misfortune.