Famed football journalist Fabrizio Romano has shed light on Liverpool’s stance regarding manager Arne Slot’s future following the club’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. The loss at the Etihad Stadium, marking Pep Guardiola’s 1000th game as a manager, has intensified scrutiny on Slot’s leadership as the Reds continue their troubling run of form. Despite flashes of brilliance in recent victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Liverpool’s inconsistency has reignited concerns about their direction under the Dutch tactician.
The match against City encapsulated Liverpool’s struggles, with the team failing to register a shot on target until the 75th minute. Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and Jeremy Doku all found the net for the hosts, compounding a night of frustration for the Merseyside giants. A disallowed goal by Virgil van Dijk—due to Andy Robertson’s controversial offside involvement—only added to the sense of futility. With the defeat, Liverpool have now dropped to eighth in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by eight points after just 11 matches.
Pressure is mounting on Slot, who took charge in 2024 after guiding Liverpool to a league title in his debut season. Having invested a record £446 million in summer signings such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, expectations were sky-high for a title challenge. Instead, the Reds have suffered seven defeats in their last ten outings across all competitions. Manchester City supporters chanted “sacked in the morning” as the final whistle blew, reflecting the growing unease surrounding Slot’s tenure.
However, according to Romano, Liverpool’s board remains unwavering in its faith. In his latest YouTube update, the Italian transfer expert affirmed that the club has no intention of parting ways with Slot. “Liverpool continue to back their manager fully,” Romano stated. “There have been no discussions with other agents or candidates. The hierarchy believes Slot is still the right man to restore stability and steer the team through this turbulent phase.”
Slot, who remains under contract until 2027, will have an opportunity to reverse Liverpool’s fortunes after the international break. The Reds are set to face Nottingham Forest at Anfield on November 22, followed by crucial clashes against PSV in the Champions League and West Ham later in the month. While recent results have cast doubt on his methods, the club’s leadership appears resolute in affording Slot the time and trust to reignite Liverpool’s competitive spark.
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