Sky Sports provide big Tuesday afternoon update on Arne Slot
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Arne Slot has been under growing pressure in recent weeks, with Liverpool’s form leaving real doubts over whether he would remain in charge beyond the end of the season. However, the picture looks more positive for Liverpool after the weekend, with their Champions League hopes receiving a timely boost.
Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesIt had already been widely suggested that Slot had done enough to keep his job heading into next season, and that stance now appears to have been confirmed following an update from Sky Sports News.Sky Sports update claims Arne Slot will be Liverpool manager next seasonOn a Sky Sports News broadcast, it was reported that: “Arne Slot is expected to continue as Liverpool head coach next season, Sky Sports News understands, as the club close in on Champions League qualification.”Reporter Vinnie O’Connor went on to say he expects him to be in the dugout at the start of next season, with Liverpool accepting of the fact that this was a season of transition. That update is the clearest indication yet that Liverpool are planning to stick with the Dutchman ahead of the summer, despite the scrutiny he has faced during a difficult spell.
Are Liverpool making the right call by sticking with Arne Slot? 🤔 What does he need to do to get the fans and players back on side?Credit: Stuart Franklin/UEFA/Getty Images There had already been a growing feeling that Slot would be given more time, especially if Liverpool could steady themselves in the closing weeks of the campaign and stay on course for the Premier League top five.This latest claim appears to confirm exactly that. While it is the outcome many were expecting, Slot will still need a strong finish to the season to fully remove any lingering doubt and make sure Liverpool end the campaign on a positive note.READ MORE: Official confirmation of referee and VAR officials for Liverpool vs Crystal PalaceJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox