FSG's five-point plan to find next Liverpool boss sheds light on how club operates

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Liverpool owners, FSG, outlined a five-point plan to find the club's next managerWith pressure mounting on Arne Slot, Liverpool may be on the verge of another managerial change. A candidate who saw the club as a short-term stop or merely a stepping stone simply wasn't worth considering.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot's relationship timeline in full as everything falls apartREAD MORE: Arne Slot points blame for Liverpool struggles and reason they 'can't be higher' in tableThe fourth requirement was to hire a coach who would maximise the potential of the academy.

Liverpool have a proud tradition of developing youth players into first-team regulars - and finding someone who shared that philosophy would help maintain the club's connection to the local community, while also potentially saving the owners money on recruitment.Lastly, FSG wanted a manager who would buy into their financial model. In the end, though, Liverpool turned to Feyenoord's Arne Slot - a choice viewed by some as slightly left-field given his relatively lower profile.Despite lacking experience at a top European club, Slot's work in the Eredivisie stood out.

In 2022/23, he guided Feyenoord to only their second league title of the century, then followed it up by winning the KNVB Cup - the Dutch equivalent of the FA Cup - the following season.He also demonstrated long-term credentials by transforming Feyenoord into consistent title contenders and placing significant trust in young players, most notably Tyrell Malacia, who joined Manchester United in 2022.Slot further proved he met FSG's key requirements by refusing to complain when Liverpool spent almost nothing during his first season in charge, showing he fully accepted the club's financial approach.After winning the Premier League last season, Slot stated his intention to remain at Anfield for the long term - another indication that he fit FSG's criteria. However, his ability to do so may be in jeopardy if he fails to reverse Liverpool's recent downturn.Mo Salah's explosive comments following Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds on Saturday have added fuel to the fire.