Liverpool chiefs and Arne Slot in agreement over future under him despite alarm bells

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool head coach Arne Slot has come under huge pressure this season with the Premier League champions well below the standards many expected of themLiverpool chiefs reportedly agree that Arne Slot remains the man to lead them into next season. The Dutch head coach has come under intense pressure this season.Slot's defending Premier League champions have endured a miserable campaign with the Reds sitting fifth in the top-flight table and 15 points behind league leaders Manchester City.

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageReports of Slot staying on Merseyside have been supported by former Reds centre-back Jamie Carragher.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: "Arne Slot's job has been spoken about all season. But the noises I am hearing is Slot will be the Liverpool manager next season if they can secure Champions League qualification, which they look like doing right now."Slot has also spoken about planning for next season during Friday's pre-match press conference before his side face Crystal Palace on Saturday (3pm BST).He said: "I'm mainly here for the short or mid-to-long-term, and mainly the Palace game.

Focus is on Palace and we've been unable to beat them in three games this season."In the last eight games we have picked up 16 points and it doesn't always feel like that. Our recent league form is acceptable."Liverpool need nine more points from their remaining five Premier League fixtures to secure a top-five finish and a place in next season's Champions League.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.