Consensus Grows That Arne Slot’s Tenure at Liverpool Nearing Its End
For the first time, that Slot’s job could be at risk has become a talking point amongst the club’s briefed journalists.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, looks dejected during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) | Getty Images Something has changed around Liverpool Football Club following Saturday’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Manchester City in the FA Cup, a game few perhaps truly expected this version of the Reds to emerge victorious from but which in the nature of the defeat has shifted the mood in coverage. Previous poor results, even recent results, such as defeat at Brighton and 1-1 draw at home against Tottenham were arguably worse given both were games they needed to and should have been able to win.
Yet in those matches these Reds appeared at least competitive. There was at least some sign of fight. Against City, after conceding in the 39th minute, they packed it in.
Before then, they actually been the better side. After, they spent 51 minutes plus or minus a little first half stoppage time—the game was called on 90, an act of mercy that itself can’t help but rankle—looking like they wanted to be anywhere else. In the wake of that, a certain class of journalist—namely those most known for having good connections at the club—reacted with a level of negativity not previously seen.
Meanwhile, talk elsewhere shifted to how nice a man head coach Arne Slot seems to be and it being a shame how things have gone. In the world of sport, if you’re a coach or manager or sporting director, if it’s a day that ends in -day then there’s going to be somebody somewhere criticising you. Once they stop criticising and start eulogising, if you’re a coach or manager or sporting director it might rather feel you’ve arrived at your own funeral.