Fenway Sports Group appear “determined” to stick with Arne Slot
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The Dutchman remains in the hotseat despite increasing criticism being sent his way. Image Credits: Imago ImagesCurrently sat 20 points behind the league leaders Arsenal with one game left to play of the Premier League season, it has not been the second season in charge of Liverpool that Arne Slot would’ve hoped for.The unimaginable passing of Diogo Jota and the key injuries to Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni have certainly played a role in derailing Liverpool’s season, but the facts are clear – it has been a disappointment.Long gone are the memories of this time last year when the Reds were crowned champions of England’s top-flight for the 20th time.Whilst the mood was understandably high back then, it has since taken an almighty dip and as we head into the final game of the Premier League season, there is a mutual agreement that the conclusion of this campaign can’t come any sooner.If Liverpool were to clinch Champions League qualification with a win against Brentford next Sunday it would be seen as an achievement for Arne Slot given the immense pressure he is currently under.On the outside, winning the league in your first season and qualifying for the Champions League in your second season looks pretty good but it is the sombre mood around the club that paints a different picture.Liverpool’s performances have steadily declined all season-long with now real consistency shown that they can turn it around.Arne Slot believes that the upcoming summer transfer window will fix that but only time will tell.Many fans will believe that Arne Slot doesn’t deserve a transfer window to try and turn things round and at a club like Liverpool, the voices of the fans are loud.We saw that recently in the reaction to the club announcing the rise in ticket prices, with supporter groups coming together to force the club to rethink their decision and that they did.However, it appears that in this instance Fenway Sports Group are positioned to test that theory.According to The Telegraph’s Sam Wallace, Liverpool’s owners are “determined” to stick with Arne Slot.The report states: “No man can survive in charge of a club where the people who pay to watch demand him out – but Liverpool’s ownership seem determined to test that theory.”“In the last 15 years no big Premier League club has turned fortunes around like Liverpool.
Which is why FSG, and its key figures – like Mike Gordon, Michael Edwards and the rest – have that confidence that they are right. They are used to being right.”With the obvious replacement for Arne Slot heading to Chelsea today, fans may have to start getting back behind Arne Slot who has seen so much support for him ebb away this season.Liverpool have never been a club to make rash decisions, and this appears to be another example of that as they appear to be holding strong in the faith they have placed in Arne Slot to turn things around.
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