Arne Slot’s job as Liverpool’s manager doesn’t seem to be at risk at the moment, despite the team’s struggles.
Liverpool has had a rough start to their Premier League season, facing a painful 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at home. Even with their star goalkeeper Alisson returning, the team struggled to perform well in their first match after the international break. Nottingham’s players Murillo, Nicola Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White all scored, showcasing their strong play under coach Sean Dyche.
Things could have been even worse for Liverpool if a goal from Nottingham’s Igor Jesus hadn’t been waved off for a handball during the first half. Forest is now moving up the standings, sitting in 16th place, just above the relegation zone. In contrast, Liverpool finds itself in the lower half of the table for the first time in a decade, currently at 11th place after losing six out of their last seven league matches.
The team is trailing 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal and is only three points away from the top four in a highly competitive league. They will face West Ham next weekend after a Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
The disappointing performance in the league has raised concerns about Slot’s future, especially since he celebrated winning the Premier League title just six months ago. The club invested around £450 million during the summer to bring in new players, but many of them, like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, have yet to make a significant impact.
However, it looks like Slot’s position is safe. Football reporter Fabrizio Romano says that Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool, isn’t thinking about changing the coaching staff at the moment.
“Currently, I don’t have any news indicating that Liverpool’s owners are planning to make a quick choice—like today or tomorrow—about Arne Slot,” Romano said during his YouTube show on Sunday.
Liverpool’s management is not planning to make any changes right now. The owners and the club are hoping to see better performance and results.
They have high expectations for both the coach, Arne Slot, and the players. Liverpool wants a turnaround, and it’s not just about the coach; the players also need to take responsibility, as Virgil van Dijk has mentioned. It’s important for the players and the coach to work together as a team. Arne Slot understands the current situation is challenging, but he feels strong support from the club.
Liverpool is not in talks with any other manager; Arne Slot has their full support. That’s the situation as it stands. Results need to improve quickly, especially in the Premier League.
Despite the recent loss to Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot decided not to go to the Northern Football Writers’ awards ceremony. Instead, club ambassador Gary McAllister represented him and accepted the manager of the season award for 2024/25 on his behalf.
