Liverpool are thinking about changing their mind and letting Arne Slot go after Mo Salah’s comments, and they are looking at four possible replacements.
Liverpool missing out on Xabi Alonso while Arne Slot stays on wasn’t what most Reds fans hoped for as the season wraps up. The team still needs to work hard to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League, just a year after winning the Premier League under Slot’s first season in charge.
The Dutch coach is feeling the heat, with Liverpool sitting fifth and just one game left to play. They had a chance to lock in their place in Europe’s top competition by beating Aston Villa on Friday, but Villa won and jumped above them in the table, securing their own Champions League spot for 2026-27.
Many fans think Slot’s time might be up, and Mohamed Salah’s strong words after the match have brought even more focus on Slot’s future at Anfield. Salah said, “Losing like this again was very painful and not what our fans deserve. I want Liverpool to be the strong attacking team that scares opponents and wins trophies. That’s the style of play I know and the identity we need to bring back and keep.”
Salah’s comments have made everyone take a closer look at the team, especially since they’re still fighting to qualify for the Champions League. Rumors about Slot’s future are growing, and Salah’s words have made them even louder.
TEAMtalk reports that “Salah’s comments have sparked serious talks inside the club, with top leaders understanding why he’s frustrated after a tough season.” Fenway Sports Group is worried not just about the results but also about the overall mood around the team as summer approaches.
While FSG isn’t running the team day-to-day, football chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are closely watching the situation and thinking about what’s next.
With Alonso off the table, the club will need to be careful when choosing their next manager. TEAMtalk says potential candidates include Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann who is leading the national team to the World Cup, Al-Ahli’s Matthias Jaissle, and Bournemouth’s outgoing boss Andoni Iraola—all popular choices among Liverpool’s decision makers.