After Liverpool’s loss to Man City, Fabrizio Romano breaks silence on Arne Slot’s future – ‘Absolutely 100%’
Following the weekend’s loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Fabrizio Romano has disclosed whether or not Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), intend to fire Arne Slot during the international break.
After victories over Real Madrid and Aston Villa, Liverpool appeared to have turned things around.
However, Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League away loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium showed that the reigning English champions are still in poor form and need to improve.
After 11 games, Arne Slot’s team is currently seventh in the Premier League standings, eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
After Liverpool lost four straight Premier League games in October, there were concerns about Slot’s future. Some supporters may have wondered if FSG would make the move following the loss to Man City.
Reliable writer Fabrizio Romano, however, has stated unequivocally that FSG has no intention of firing Slot and that the players have complete faith in the Liverpool manager.
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On his YouTube channel, Romano stated: “We can say that the information arrives very clearly, but it has been a complicated start to the season for Liverpool.”
“Liverpool continues to believe that Arne Slot is the right man for this job, the right man to fix this situation, and the right man to help this team perform after many signings, many changes, and different things compared to last season.
Liverpool continues to support the coach and manager, Arne Slot. Liverpool continues to have faith in the manager as a result.
There is no communication with any other agent or manager’s representative. Both the players and the club have complete faith in Arne Slot.
Therefore, Liverpool has no intention of making any changes, and the situation is still completely under control.
“That’s crucial to make clear because, following the losses, some supporters naturally keep asking what will happen to the coach, the team, and the owners, but they are all heading in the same direction.”
Arne Slot’s new deal with Liverpool is being negotiated
According to the majority of trustworthy sources, Liverpool intends to give manager Arne Slot a new contract.
In the summer of 2024, Slot took over as manager of Liverpool from Jurgen Klopp, and he led the team to the Premier League championship the previous year.
Liverpool hopes to extend the 47-year-old’s three-year deal before the completion of the current campaign.
On November 5, TEAMtalk transfer expert Dean Jones stated: “Liverpool has been preparing talks over an extension to Slot’s contract, and plans to do so will remain on track so that there is a conclusion before the end of the season.”
“When Slot took over in 2024, he signed a three-year contract; ideally, an extension will be in place before next season to avoid any speculation about his future.”
“Progress has already been made, and Slot has once again demonstrated that he has what it takes to lead Liverpool forwards in the long run after outwitting both Unai Emery and Xabi Alonso.”
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In the meantime, Liverpool appear to have already lined up a potential long-term successor for Mohamed Salah.
The player in question is currently shining in the Premier League and has previously worked under Arne Slot, which could make the transition far smoother if a move eventually happens.
According to TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher, sources have also revealed the identity of a new club showing serious interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
The French centre-back has drawn plenty of attention with his commanding presence at the back, and it seems another top side is preparing to test Liverpool’s resolve soon.
And on a different note, reports from Spain claim that Kylian Mbappé has already recommended which Liverpool star Real Madrid should target in 2026.
If that’s true, it shows just how much respect Liverpool’s talent commands across Europe. Personally, I think it’s fascinating, Mbappé’s influence at Madrid could easily shape future transfer stories in ways few people expect.
