Big new Liverpool off-field claim from reliable journalist could be massive for Arne Slot's future

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Liverpool are reportedly “close to appointing” Etienne Reijnen as an assistant manager at Liverpool this summer, suggesting Arne Slot is staying on. “The Liverpool board have decided NOT to continue with Arne Slot as manager for the 26/27 season.

“Slot is set to take change of Liverpool’s final game of the season on Sunday. The Liverpool board are looking to replace Slot with a Head Coach rather than a manager, hence the lack of interest in Xabi Alonso.

No decision on Slot’s replacement has yet been made.” Despite this, reliable journalist Dominic King of The Telegraph has taken to X to say that Reijnen is set to join Liverpool’s backroom team in the summer, in a big nod to Slot staying on: “Liverpool close to appointing Etienne Reijnen as an assistant to Arne Slot, a move that will cease – for the time being – speculation about his future. A big indicator that Arne Slot will remain as Liverpool’s head coach This feels like a significant update, and one that is likely to cause frustration among those Liverpool supporters who want to see Slot move on this summer, following a season of unrest.