Liverpool’s top brass have no intention of sacking Arne Slot, maintaining strong internal support for the Dutch coach even as the Reds battle Premier League inconsistency.
Despite a dismal run of just five wins in their last 18 league matches and slipping to sixth in the table, the Anfield hierarchy views the current dip as part of a transitional campaign following last season’s title success.
Sporting director Richard Hughes, who handpicked Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor in 2024, continues to back his coaching ability, with no breakdown in relations akin to those that led to managerial changes at Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 6-0 Champions League demolition of Qarabag provided a timely confidence boost, securing third place in the League Phase and automatic entry to the last 16—bypassing the play-offs amid a lengthy injury list that included seven senior absentees during the match. Slot’s impressive European record, with a 77.8% win rate in the competition and 61.5% overall at Liverpool, further bolsters the case for patience.
The club acknowledges challenges like key injuries, the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, and underperformance from established stars, but insists recruitment remains a long-term, data-driven process led by Hughes and Michael Edwards—not Slot.
Upcoming tests against Newcastle and Manchester City loom large as the Reds aim to silence growing external noise.
