Arne Slot retains the backing of Liverpool's hierarchy despite a difficult season that has seen the Reds stutter to a top-five finish and exit without silverware. Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea prompted a chorus of boos from Anfield, with Slot, his staff and players meeting with vocal discontent at the final whistle.
Meanwhile, reports that Xabi Alonso could take the Chelsea job have unsettled sections of Liverpool's support. Club legend Jamie Carragher warned that missing out on the Spaniard to a rival could be a regret, saying: 'I always felt Xabi would manage Liverpool at some stage. Now, I think once you manage one of Liverpool's rivals, as Chelsea are, it makes it more difficult.'
Carragher added that if Liverpool wanted Alonso, the former midfielder would likely choose the Reds over Chelsea due to his history with the club. Chelsea reportedly have Alonso, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva on their shortlist after sacking Liam Rosenior.
Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave Liverpool this summer, has also been a talking point. The winger suggested standards must be upheld at Anfield once he departs, comments interpreted as a criticism of the current culture. Slot pushed back on the remarks, but former Chelsea and Liverpool star Joe Cole backed Salah, saying he is 'within his rights' and that the club need to address the lack of personalities in the dressing room.
