Liverpool Sources: Arne Slot sack update tonight

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(Credit: Imago/Getty Images) Fri 22 May 2026 20:00, UK Arne Slot is “facing a battle to keep his job” at Liverpool as his future will be under serious discussion at the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider.The 47-year-old has overseen a disappointing season at Anfield in the wake of last year’s title success and remain at risk of missing out on the Champions League.Frustrations surrounding the style of play have also called his position into question after Mohamed Salah shared a post on social media calling for changes to be made.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Liverpool are beginning to have doubts about Slot’s future in his position.Assessments are set to be made at the end of the season, with the previous plan having been to back Slot, but Liverpool could be looking for a new manager. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How do Liverpool feel about sacking Arne Slot?Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that Liverpool are set to stick with Slot and have thrown their weight behind him ahead of the summer transfer window.However, events since then have called into question his position, and Liverpool’s stance may no longer be as steadfast as it has previously been.Arne Slot Record2024-252025-26Games3837Wins2517Draws98Losses412Goals For8662Goals Against4152League Position1st5th*Arne Slot’s Premier League record in 2024-25 compared to 2025-26.A win on the final day against Brentford will see them qualify for next season’s Champions League with the possibility of a summer reset, but that may not be enough.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “It was obviously a stinging criticism from Salah in that Instagram post that he put out about Liverpool and Arne Slot.“His future is under serious discussion at Liverpool, there’s no getting away from that.“They will have and end of season review over his position, we’ll see how that pans out and then there might be a decision to be made.“Obviously, Liverpool have steadfastly stuck by Slot during this season which has been by all accounts a disastrous season after losing 20 games across all competitions.“It’s obviously going to have increased pressure on increased scrutiny on Slot’s long-term future as well.

Obviously the statement from Mohamed Salah won’t have helped him.”What impact will Mohamed Salah’s outburst have on Slot?Plans have been put in place to back Slot in the transfer market ahead of next season in the hope that he can return to last season’s success which made him so loved.However, the love from the supporters has now largely faded, and Salah’s outburst has only added to the frustrations with many calling for his head.I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It took hard work and I always did everything I could to help the club get there.

Nothing makes me prouder than that. Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and… pic.twitter.com/xsnD14QLTQ— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) May 16, 2026 View Tweet Former Man United coach Mick Brown told Football Insider on 19 May that Slot is facing increased pressure at Liverpool as a result of the Egypt international’s words.Despite that, there is still a feeling that the Reds board are keen to stick with Slot rather than being pushed to make a decision after one difficult season.Salah is set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season, and the club’s hierarchy are believed to have been left frustrated by his actions over the course of the season. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.