‘They intend to…’ – David Ornstein outlines FSG’s stance on Slot if Liverpool miss out on top 5
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David Ornstein has claimed that, even if Liverpool were to miss out on Champions League qualification for next season, FSG are likely to keep faith in Arne Slot to revive the Reds’ fortunes in 2026/27.A dismal campaign at Anfield has led to enormous scrutiny over the Dutchman’s future, with Danny Murphy and Alan Shearer among the pundits who don’t expect the 47-year-old to remain in charge for much longer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYLFC are now solely dependent on a top-five finish in the Premier League if they’re to play in Europe’s main club competition again next term, and while they’re currently on course to do so, they now face into a tough run of six games at the end of this campaign.Ornstein: FSG likely to keep faith in SlotContrary to what many pundits have claimed, Ornstein has stated that Slot’s job isn’t entierly contingent on Liverpool qualifying for the Champions League, with the head coach still retaining FSG’s faith despite our rapid decline since last summer.The journalist said on The Athletic FC Podcast: “All of our information is that FSG, the ownership, the sporting hierarchy at Liverpool – they intend to stick with Arne Slot.
From the conversations I’ve had – even if there’s no Champions League football – that’s the intention.”Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustSlot doubts would remain even if Liverpool finish in top fiveEven if Liverpool succeed in their mission to finish in the top five, this season would still be regarded as a massive failure overall, with the Reds having begun it as Premier League champions and – following a £446m summer spending spree – widespread favourites to retain their title.In Slot’s defence, he’s had to deal with multiple mitigating circumstances outside his control, ranging from long-term injuries to key players, to guiding a grieving squad through the tragic loss of Diogo Jota nine months ago.Also, the Dutchman is to be applauded for his calls this week for Hillsborough Law to be swiftly introduced, showing a genuine understanding of what the legislation means to LFC supporters.However, if he were to take Liverpool from being title winners 12 months ago to not even qualfiying for the Champions League by the end of May, that alarming slump would make it difficult to justify keeping the 47-year-old, in whom many fans have already lost faith to an irreversible degree.Whilst we largely prefer FSG’s patient approach to the revolving door mantra at Chelsea, for example, the hierarchy must also uphold standards at Anfield and be prepared to act if the head coach doesn’t seem capable of restoring the Reds to where they need to be.A top-five finish is non-negotiable, and even if Slot were to keep his job in that circumstance, he’d desperately need a flying start to next season if he’s to dispel the growing scepticism around him.