Liverpool make Arne Slot sack decision after PSG loss leaves season hanging by a thread

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But it appears that Anfield chiefs are not considering cutting Slot adrift quite yet.According to The Telegraph, they believe that the former PSV boss ‘deserves’ to lead Liverpool into next season, while they ideally want to give him four transfer windows before making a decision over his future - Slot having only been in charge for three.Liverpool are also acutely aware of the difficulty that they would have in replacing him. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageFormer Arsenal star Paul Merson has already offered his verdict and believes that Slot could be moved on should Liverpool miss out on a spot in the Champions League for next season.Speaking last month, he said: "If he [Slot] won the FA Cup, but didn't finish in Champions League positions it wouldn't make any difference at all.

I think Liverpool have got to get in the Champions League with the [financial] fair play rule."The more you get into the Champions League, the better quality player you can bring in. I think they need to get a centre half and they'll be right back up there again next year.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football’s greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today"They've just been off it this year, it's been weird really, and it is hard when you've won the league like they have.

He will have to get in the top four, I would have thought, otherwise he might be [the next] Tottenham manager.”Fortunately for Liverpool, they have more chance of qualifying for the Champions League, with the Premier League currently set to have five spots in the competition next season.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.