How Liverpool’s owners are feeling about Arne Slot as manager's job starts to be questioned - Romano
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Arne Slot is certainly under a little bit of pressure right now. This time last year, Reds fans were so surprised as to how well Slot had come in and taken the league by storm, with the Dutchman looking like the right man for the job.Fast forward 12 months and one Premier League title, and the Liverpool boss’ job is starting to be questioned, with five losses from their last six games simply not good enough.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesLiverpool owners fully back Arne SlotThe last thing Slot needs right now is rumours about his job being unsafe, but unfortunately, that is the reality of his job. Owners FSG are usually pretty fair when it comes to giving managers time, and based on the credit the Dutchman has in the bank, he should at least be given a little bit more.That is the word from those higher up too, with Romano confirming that Slot has the full backing from the club and those above him.“Internally, the hierarchy and the ownership, really, really trust Arne Slot,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.“They are 100% convinced that Arne Slot is the best manager to handle this situation.
“Liverpool are convinced that they will be OK and it will just take some time to assess the squad and the new signings, but Liverpool have full trust in Arne Slot.READ MORE: Arne Slot’s decision ahead of Crystal Palace game could just see him sacked if it backfires“There is a very good communication between the directors, all people at the club in management and Arne Slot. “There is no problem, no bad relationship, nothing bad between the players and Arne Slot, everything is under control.”How long do Liverpool leave it until they sack Arne Slot?It is almost an impossible question but one that almost every fan will have very different opinions about.Losing four league games in a row can sometimes be enough for clubs of Liverpool’s size to let managers go, but Slot will not be giving his P45 just yet.Failure to win between now and the next international break, however, which is a run of four games, then FSG might have a rethink.They face Real Madrid and Man City during this time, so big performances against both of these will all but cancel out any poor performances beforehand.