Arne Slot's Liverpool Future: Why FSG Must Consider His Marseille Claims

An upturn in results has not been enough to stop questions being asked of Arne Slot’s Liverpool future. After nine defeats in 12, a run of 12 games unbeaten across all competitions has followed. However, Liverpool fans are growing tired of Slot and how he has the Reds playing right now. Who is to blame for Liverpool losing focus towards the end of every game? Milos Kerkez made a worrying admission ahead of Marseille Paddy Pimblett thinks a change of manager at Anfield in 2026 could be on the cards, recently describing the team under the Dutchman as ‘boring’ Xabi Alonso has been mooted as a replacement, with Slot asked about the Spaniard in his pre-Marseille press conference. When or if FSG will make a change remains to be seen, but comments made by the 47-year-old prior to the midweek Champions League action show why so many are questioning him right now. Arne Slot explains how managers should be judged Liverpool won their second-ever Premier League title under Slot last term, and for that, he will always have a place in the history books. MORE LIVERPOOL STORIES But, as well as falling away from the league leaders this season, the team’s performances have been perhaps the biggest concern. Slot has tried to shore up the backline in recent months, and while he’s succeeded to some extent, it has greatly reduced the attacking threat of the Reds. Liverpool look devoid of ideas in the final third, and as Paddy Pimblett said, it’s made the games boring. Now, speaking to the press before Marseille, Slot has admitted that managers should be judged on how they let their team play. When praising Roberto De Zerbi, he said: “I regard him as one of the best managers in the world. In my opinion, it should not always be judged on the amount of trophies you win, it should also be judged on the fact of how you let your team play.” Liverpool could have appointed De Zerbi! He’s lost the same number of games as Slot in 18 months! Unfortunately for Slot, if FSG were to judge him based on how he’s letting this Liverpool side play right now, it would not end well for him. Performances continue to disappoint, and the 1-1 draw with Burnley even had Steven Gerrard questioning the manager. Liverpool could still make the Premier League top four this season and may have runs in the Champions League and FA Cup. But even if this unbeaten run, which has included many disappointing draws, continues, FSG should be looking at the Reds’ style of play, not just results, when deciding what will happen in the dugout come the summer.