Arne Slot sends defiant response as Liverpool boss asked if he will be in charge next season
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool boss Arne Slot has addressed the ongoing speculation around his future, with the Dutchman sending a defiant message on whether he will remain in charge next seasonLiverpool head coach Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool boss Arne Slot has insisted he still expects to be in charge of Liverpool next season, despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.The Reds travel to Aston Villa on Friday for their penultimate game of what has been a poor season for the reigning Premier League champions. With just two fixtures remaining, Champions League qualification is still not guaranteed.A win tomorrow would see Liverpool secure a top-five finish, although anything less than three points could set up a nervy last day.
Brentford visits Anfield on the final weekend, with both Bournemouth and Brighton currently still able to catch Slot’s side.READ MORE: Arne Slot press conference LIVE: Salah injury update, Liverpool transfer news and rumorsREAD MORE: Liverpool stars gather at restaurant for Mohamed Salah's farewell partyAsked about his future during Thursday's pre-match press conference, Slot said: "I don't think I’m deciding that alone, but I have every reason to believe I will be Liverpool manager next season."First of all, I am contracted to this club, and second of all, from all the talks we are having. So yeah, that is my take on it."If you don't have the best season, especially if you compare it with last season and the other season, maybe you have a different debate.
But if you compare it to last season, this has definitely not been a great season."Then it is also normal that criticism comes and we have all had our share - the players have had their share, the manager has had their share, people in the club have had their share. That is how things work nowdays if you don't win the league."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot