The Athletic has dropped a bombshell, revealing that Liverpool is determined to keep Arne Slot as manager next season, regardless of what happens at the end of the current campaign.
After his great success with the Reds last season, Liverpool fans have blamed Slot for the team’s significant decline this season, and rumors have begun circulating that the Dutch manager will leave Anfield at the end of the current season unless a miracle is achieved and the team wins the Champions League.
Liverpool has been linked with several managers over the past few months, including former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and current Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß, as potential replacements for Slot next season.
Liverpool are determined to keep Slot next season
According to renowned journalist David Ornstein, media reports suggesting Liverpool intend to sack Slot at the end of the current season are unfounded rumors.
Liverpool’s management is committed to keeping Slot in his position, and there are no plans to change the manager next summer. In fact, officials are already planning with him for next season, prioritizing assembling the right squad to achieve the desired success.
While this may seem surprising given the significant decline in results this season, the Athletic journalist is not surprised by Liverpool’s support for Slot. The manager has successfully asserted himself both on and off the pitch on numerous occasions, leading the management to favor giving him more time.
Slot will receive substantial support next summer, with full authority granted to oversee the Reds’ transfer plans, unlike last summer when the management made almost all decisions unilaterally.
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The Truth About the Liverpool-Xabi Alonso Agreement
Despite all the talk about an existing agreement between Liverpool and Xabi Alonso for him to take over next season, the reality is that no contact has actually taken place between the Reds and the Basque coach.
The rumors that have filled the media about Xabi welcoming the move and starting to plan for next summer with the management are all unfounded. Liverpool’s management remains firmly committed to keeping Slot for at least another year.
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— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) March 25, 2026
Alonso is already highly regarded within Liverpool’s management and was the primary target to replace Jürgen Klopp in 2024, but contrary to what is being circulated, he is not in the Reds’ plans, at least not at the moment.
Slot with Liverpool This Season
Liverpool made a number of major signings last summer, most notably the acquisition of Alexander Isak for the most expensive transfer in Premier League history for €150 million, in addition to other impressive signings such as Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekiteke, Jeremy Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool’s start to the season was disappointing after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace on penalties. Their Premier League form improved, but then they collapsed in mid-October, fueling rumors that Slot could be sacked at any moment.
Liverpool’s results remain inconsistent, alternating between consecutive victories and disappointing performances, including unexpected defeats, particularly in the Premier League.
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Overall, Liverpool, under Slot’s leadership this season, have played 47 matches across all competitions, winning 25, losing 15, and drawing 7.
It’s worth noting that Slot has officiated 103 Liverpool matches, winning 63, losing 25, and drawing 16. He has also led the team to their sole title, the Premier League last season.
What awaits Liverpool in the remainder of the season?
Liverpool still have a chance to win at least one trophy this season, as the Reds are competing in both the Champions League and the FA Cup, having reached the latter stages of both competitions.
Liverpool have practically lost their chance of winning the Premier League title, currently sitting in fifth place with 49 points. Their best hope now is to finish in the top four and secure a Champions League spot for next season.
In the Champions League, Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, while they also have an early final in the FA Cup, when they meet Manchester City in the quarter-finals on Saturday, April 4th.
