Liverpool manager Arne Slot continues to have the backing of the club's hierarchy, despite facing intense pressure to reverse the team's catastrophic form. The Premier League champions have suffered a staggering nine defeats in their last twelve outings across all competitions.
A Torrent of Defeats and Fan Discontent
The situation at Anfield has reached a critical point following two particularly humiliating home defeats. First, a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest was swiftly followed by a 4-1 thrashing by Dutch league leaders PSV Eindhoven. The latter match saw a visibly frustrated Anfield, with many empty seats and audible boos from the remaining supporters.
Adding to the misery, PSV fans—rivals of Slot's former club Feyenoord—mocked the under-fire manager from the away stand. This toxic atmosphere marks a significant low point in Slot's tenure.
Board Backing But No Illusions
Despite the palpable anger from the stands, sources close to both Liverpool and Arne Slot himself have insisted to Daily Mail Sport that his position as head coach is not under immediate threat. They confirmed that this stance has not changed, even after the demoralising loss to PSV.
Slot is scheduled to face the media at 3:00 PM on Thursday in England, where he will undoubtedly be grilled about his future. The Dutchman has already publicly stated his feeling of security. "I feel safe. I am okay, I have a lot of support from above," Slot said after the PSV match.
He acknowledged the difficult situation, adding, "It would be good to turn it around and get a victory, of course, but if you are working as a manager and you are not doing well, it is normal that you get questions. I am okay with my position. It is not the first time I am in a difficult situation, but it is about time we turn it around."
Looking Ahead to West Ham Clash
As the club attempts to navigate this crisis, the immediate schedule provides some structure. The Liverpool players and staff are believed to have a day off on Friday. Before that, the team will engage in recovery work on Thursday, followed by a training session on Saturday.
This all builds towards their next crucial test: a Premier League clash against West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday. The match represents a pivotal opportunity for Slot and his team to begin silencing their critics and start the long process of turning their season around.
