“Liverpool reach verdict on Arne Slot following humiliating Champions League loss”
Liverpool’s leadership is planning an emergency meeting on Thursday to address the club’s continuing slump and the increasingly uncertain future of manager Arne Slot, according to a reliable source on X. The meeting comes after a stunning 4-1 defeat to PSV at Anfield in Wednesday night’s Champions League clash.
The situation has deteriorated rapidly for both Liverpool and Slot, who has now suffered nine losses in his last twelve matches this season.
Described as “urgent and potentially decisive,” the meeting will see Michael Edwards, CEO of Football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), and sporting director Richard Hughes flying in to Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre. Senior FSG executives in Boston are also expected to join via video link as tensions mount over the team’s recent poor form.
Liverpool’s struggles have been severe, dropping points in six of their last seven Premier League games and falling to mid-table—an alarming contrast to their title-winning campaign last season. The manner of their defeats, including the recent 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, has sparked concerns over the team’s direction under Slot. The humiliating loss to PSV has only intensified the pressure.
FSG had initially planned to give Slot until January 2026 to stabilize the team. However, the current urgency—fueled by unrest in the dressing room and fan frustration—may force the owners to rethink that approach. Thursday’s meeting is expected to focus on three key areas: the team’s immediate tactical plan, the January transfer strategy, and Slot’s long-term future as manager.
One name now being linked with the Liverpool job is former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is currently managing Real Madrid.
Within FSG, there is recognition that decisive action could be necessary if results do not improve in the coming weeks. Publicly, Liverpool maintains a stance of support and patience, but behind closed doors, the mood is far more pressing.