Sources: FSG accept 'toxic' Liverpool atmosphere could trigger Arne Slot sack

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 6 April 2026 12:07, UK Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group have accepted that they may have to sack manager Arne Slot this summer amid a “disconnect” with the fans, sources have told Football Insider. Sources say that the club hierarchy are determined to avoid the feeling around the club worsening any further, and as a result, they are prepared to sack Slot at the end of the season if it is clear that there is no way back for him.

VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arne Slot’s fate may already be sealedLiverpool’s defence of their Premier League title has certainly not gone to plan this season, and they are in danger of not even qualifying for the Champions League. There was an angry reaction from Dominik Szoboszlai towards the travelling Liverpool fans after the full-time whistle, while several supporters who had left the game early were also heard chanting Xabi Alonso’s name, as they made their feelings towards Slot clear.

The disconnect at Liverpool is clear at the moment, and there is already a feeling among the hierarchy that the situation may have already gone beyond repair for Slot long-term. Spanish contacts clear over Xabi Alonso and Liverpool linksFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that his contacts in Spain have indicated that Alonso is ready and waiting for the Liverpool job, should Slot be given the boot.