Arne Slot reportedly took part in a meeting with Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes today.
This claim comes from a reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) amid the Merseysiders’ ongoing struggles under the Dutchman.
The Reds followed up a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in Turkey with a 1-0 draw against Igor Tudor’s Tottenham in the Premier League.
If the report in question is to be believed, we can only imagine the topic of conversation revolved around the club’s current form.
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Certainly, it seems highly improbable that any favourable talks are taking place over the prospect of an extended contract for Slot – especially with Liverpool at risk of failing to secure Champions League football.
The fact the club has put contract talks on hold since late October should indicate that FSG are not totally on board with the notion of the manager extending his stay at L4 beyond 2026.
So, it’s far more likely that the former Feyenoord boss was being made aware once more of the conditions of success to remain Liverpool boss going into the 2026/27 season.
It’s understood that any failure to secure premier European football will almost certainly bring scrutiny over the 47-year-old’s future to a boil this summer.
There’s an increasingly prevailing point of view that Slot shouldn’t be allowed to hold the reins as the club fights for Champions League football in the business end of the season.
We are, of course, currently sitting within the top five spots in the Premier League – and fifth is still expected to provide another place in the competition.
But with eight league games left in the calendar, it seems Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea are engaged in a bizarre competition to see who can carelessly throw away a place in the Champions League.
* Arne Slot’s managerial stats in all competitions this term (Transfermarkt)
Then there’s the matter of our ongoing involvement in the knockout stages and the FA Cup.
Does the club trust Slot to deliver Liverpool success in any such competition, whilst we’re continuing to frequently throw away points after the 90-minute mark?
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I’m sure they want slot to stay till the end of the season. If we get ucl, we are good to go for next season but if we don’t, we are in for another transitioning. Players won’t come and players will want to leave. It will be a nightmare situation.
Stick or twist? The fact that the new contract has been shelved and FSG turned down the approval of a return of Johnny heitinga should tell you that slot is on borrowed time. No owners will be happy with what they are seeing after giving the manager 450 million in the summer.
They must also now be getting very twitchy with the thought of Liverpool without champions league next season. The defeats against wolves and galatasaray, and the inept display against spurs reserves should also tell you that there’s worse to come yet.
Look at the fixtures , brentford, palace are teams we cant handle, physically stronger. Then there’s Manchester city away in the cup. Manchester United away Everton away villa away and Chelsea at Anfield.
If we get dumped out on Wednesday against galatasaray it’s only going to increase the pressure on slot, and it may well force the hand of FSG to bring in an interim manager.
No doubt FSG have taken note of the impact of carrick at United. No champions league next season I say again will be catastrophic for Liverpool football club.
We have the Biggest wage bill in the premier league you can say goodbye to szoboszlai and others. There won’t be any money for new signings either.
Stick or twist. Gerrard?
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