Oliver Glasner tipped for Liverpool job as Sky Austria says he “May Receive a Call Soon”

Oliver Glasner has become one of Austria’s most admired exports — a manager celebrated for his intelligence, humility and tactical clarity, and one who has transformed Crystal Palace into one of the Premier League’s most progressive mid-table sides. But after Liverpool’s collapse under Arne Slot, Austrian media believe Glasner could soon be fielding a career-defining phone call.

Sky Sports Austria ignited excitement on Thursday when senior journalist Marc Janko urged Glasner to “turn on his phone”, hinting that Liverpool may contact the Palace manager if Slot’s Anfield nightmare continues. Given Glasner’s reputation back home — and his growing success in England — the speculation has quickly become a national talking point.

Slot’s problems are well-documented. Wednesday’s 4–1 humiliation against PSV Eindhoven cemented Liverpool’s worst run of form since 1953–54, prompting widespread questions over whether the club will stand by him. When the pressure rises, the shortlist of alternatives inevitably grows — and Glasner is suddenly at the top of it.

Glasner’s appeal to Liverpool comes from a blend of tactical clarity, player development and emotional stability. His Palace side press with organisation rather than chaos, he improves attackers quickly, and he handles pressure with far more composure than Slot is currently showing. Liverpool want structure and progression during their rebuild, and Glasner’s coaching style aligns naturally with what the club typically looks for in a long-term manager.

Glasner’s contract expires in June, meaning Liverpool would not face a large buyout. That alone makes him a realistic candidate. Palace have leaned heavily on his tactical clarity, and losing him would disrupt their upward trajectory.

But this is also where nuance matters. While Austrian media are excited, Glasner has repeatedly expressed strong affection for Palace — praising the club structure, his relationship with players, and the sense of belonging he has found in London.

He has also publicly shot down big-club links before, even if Liverpool would be a different category entirely.

Although some see the Liverpool links as media noise, it’s reasonable to question whether Crystal Palace can realistically keep a manager whose reputation is rising faster than the club’s long-term ceiling. Glasner’s contract running out in June only strengthens the perception that he could be available at precisely the moment Liverpool may consider a reset.

What makes the situation more intriguing is how closely Glasner matches Liverpool’s preferred managerial profile. He is structured, calm, modern, player-development focused and tactically clear — qualities Liverpool believed they were getting with Slot. While Glasner has repeatedly expressed affection for Palace and is not pushing to leave, elite clubs do not appear often, and the opportunity to lead a Champions League-level rebuild would be difficult for any coach to ignore.

The counterpoint, though, is that Glasner’s relationship with Palace is genuinely strong, and the club would fight hard to keep him. Much depends on Slot’s form. If the results stabilise, the speculation fades. If they don’t, Glasner becomes one of the cleanest, most realistic and widely admired candidates available — and Palace may be powerless to stop that conversation.

Liverpool face a defining stretch of fixtures that will determine Slot’s future. Palace, meanwhile, will continue hoping the Austrian speculation remains exactly that — speculation. But in football, timing is everything, and Glasner’s rising profile is impossible to ignore.

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