'The important people at Liverpool will meet': Fabrizio Romano drops major FSG update

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Fabrizio Romano reports that speculation about Arne Slot’s future is futile at this stage, with Liverpool owners FSG only set to review his second season when the current campaign ends. Fans and pundits have regularly criticised the Dutch coach’s performance at Anfield this season, while a large portion of the journalists reporting on Liverpool have stated that ‘mitigating’ factors will be considered in determining his future.

“My information remains the same, at the end of the season – not today, not next week, not in two weeks – at the end of the season, Liverpool, the management but also the owners, so the important people at Liverpool, will meet. The leading candidate to replace Arne Slot is Xabi Alonso. [@AxelHesse1, @BILD] pic.twitter.com/kzs2Ln2VkQ — Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) April 9, 2026 Liverpool win over Fulham will give Slot some breathing room Whether deserved or not, Slot has generated a little breathing room with his side’s 2-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The Premier League will once again have five automatic Champions League qualifying spots this season, which means a top-five finish will be enough for Liverpool to once again play in Europe’s elite tournament next season. What about Liverpool’s defensive frailty?