Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms talks over future as Xabi Alonso gives green light to return
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The latest Liverpool news sees Arne Slot discuss his future amid the club's links with Xabi AlonsoLiverpool will head to Aston Villa on Friday night knowing a win can almost secure them Champions League football for next season. Arne Slot's troubling campaign hit a new low in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Chelsea as he was booed off by the Anfield faithful.Ever since, speculation has once again centred on the Dutchman's future, with some suggesting his position at L4 has become untenable.
Yet the 47-year-old is believed to still have the backing of Fenway Sports Group, the club's owners, owing to Slot masterminding Liverpool's astonishing Premier League title win last season.Guaranteeing a place in Europe's premier competition for another season would no doubt ease some pressure on Slot. Elsewhere, comments Alonso has made about a Premier League return have resurfaced.Arne Slot's updateSlot has confirmed he has been involved in talks with Liverpool's hierarchy to plan next season, despite the uncertainty surrounding him.
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool injury news and return dates as Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah updates givenREAD MORE: Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits to 'debate' about his future as he faces up to realityAsked about the club’s plans for the summer ahead of Liverpool's trip to Villa on Friday, Slot seemed initially reluctant to discuss his future, replying: “We know where we go on tour", with Liverpool set to jet to the USA this summer for three pre-season games.Slot then added: “Plans have been made, talks have been ongoing between the club and new players, and I am involved in that if that’s what you want to know.”Addressing whether he will still be at the club next season, he said: "I don't think I’m deciding that alone, but I have every reason to believe I will be Liverpool manager next season. That is how things work nowadays if you don't win the league."Alonso's commentsComments made by ex-Liverpool star Alonso about a return to the Premier League have resurfaced following his links with the Chelsea job.