Arne Slot's true feelings on Liverpool future emerge as private admission made
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Liverpool hierarchy remains firmly behind Arne Slot despite trailing Arsenal by 21 points, with the manager privately confident he can turn around the team's difficult seasonArne Slot is refusing to give up at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot remains resolute that he can turn things around at Liverpool, with Anfield chiefs firmly backing their manager.The Dutchman is just a year removed from securing Liverpool's 20th Premier League title in his inaugural season on Merseyside. However, after splashing out around $600 million in the summer transfer window, it was anticipated that the Reds would be strong contenders to reclaim the league title.But this hasn't materialized, with Liverpool lagging behind leader Arsenal by 21 points and battling for a spot in next season's Champions League.
Slot's players have also faced severe criticism for their performances this season, and they were met with heavy booing after drawing with Tottenham at Anfield last month.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai vindicates Steven Gerrard comparisons with Liverpool actionsREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news amid Nico Schlotterbeck agreement and $93M Barcelona offerThis has led to some speculation about Slot's immediate future, especially if this season concludes poorly.Nonetheless, The Times reports that the Liverpool hierarchy — including the club's Sporting Director, Richard Hughes, and FSG's Head of Football, Michael Edwards — continue to support the manager and are eager for him to overcome these challenges.It is understood that several factors beyond the manager's control have adversely affected him this season.Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are standing by Slot(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool invested heavily in Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, yet the three players have featured together for fewer than 90 minutes all season. Wirtz has found it difficult to settle in his debut campaign in English soccer, while Isak sustained a broken leg in December and is battling to make any appearance before the season concludes.Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong were also brought in during the summer, but haven't immediately fulfilled their promise.Alisson has also been absent in goal on occasions, while Conor Bradley, identified as Trent Alexander-Arnold's successor, has been sidelined for most of the campaign.The tragic death of Diogo Jota last summer has also, understandably, had a profound effect on the squad.Despite all these challenges, FSG is prepared to grant Slot the opportunity to address the failings of 2025-26 and believes he will come through it stronger.Slot himself remains confident he can reverse the decline, privately telling associates that he's convinced he can turn things around.
Yet he requires a strong finish to the season to maintain supporters' backing and faces a crucial month across three competitions.On Saturday, Liverpool meets Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals. Four days later comes the first leg of the team's Champions League last-eight clash with Paris Saint-Germain.While a domestic cup victory wouldn't completely overshadow their league difficulties, leading the Reds to their seventh European Cup would.