Liverpool stance on Arne Slot after social media rife with firing claims
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCHaving missed out on Xabi Alonso, Arne Slot appeared set to retain his job despite a difficult second season in charge of Liverpool - but rumors began to spread suggesting the Dutchman could be axedLiverpool have struggled in Arne Slot's second season, despite entering the campaign as Premier League champions(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is set to retain Arne Slot for the 2026-27 season amid rumors the club could move on from the Dutchman.Slot has come under pressure in the last few months after a series of poor results and performances. He will be under pressure to deliver early results, as his position is certainly under threat.READ MORE: Arne Slot overtaken as favorite to be Liverpool manager by next season's openerREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz named in Germany World Cup squad as ex-Liverpool star slams decision on teammateHaving missed out on a potential return of club legend Xabi Alonso after the Spaniard took the Chelsea job, rumors spread online that Liverpool could fire Slot following the disappointing campaign.
Bournemouth manager Androni Iraola was another name mentioned as a potential replacement, but Liverpool bosses appear ready to give Slot another shot.The 47-year-old’s future was thrown into further doubt after superstar Mohamed Salah appeared to take a shot at the club’s style of play following the 4-2 loss to Aston Villa. Salah took to social media, and while he didn’t explicitly name Slot, he essentially said that Liverpool needed to change its style of play to avoid another season like this one.Salah referenced celebrated manager Jurgen Klopp’s famous “heavy metal” comment when discussing Liverpool’s attacking issues.He posted: “Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and not what our fans deserve.Mohamed Salah took aim at Arne Slot after Liverpool's loss to Aston Villa(Image: Getty Images)“I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies.
Earlier in the season, back in December, the Egyptian also leveled a variety of accusations at Liverpool, suggesting the club had "thrown him under the bus" after he was left on the bench at Leeds.Salah has already confirmed that he will be leaving after Sunday's game against Brentford. But while the 33-year-old will be at a new club after the World Cup, it seems Slot will still be at Anfield — and hopefully overseeing more improved performances.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot