Liverpool Confirm Major Decision on Arne Slot’s Future After Disappointing Draw with Burnley
Things went from bad to worse for Arne Slot and Liverpool on Saturday, as they dropped two crucial points in a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Burnley. The pressure on the Dutch manager continues to grow, and a fresh update regarding his future has surfaced.
Despite maintaining their place in the top four with a home draw, it was summer signing Florian Wirtz who gave Liverpool the lead just before halftime, his goal compensating for Dominik Szoboszlai’s missed penalty. Marcus Edwards equalised in the 65th minute, and Liverpool couldn’t respond, ending the match level. After 22 games in the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool have managed just ten wins.
Liverpool Owners FSG Decide on Slot’s Future After Burnley Draw
Slot’s position at Anfield, initially secure as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, was never in doubt at the start of the season. Liverpool won the 2024/25 Premier League title comfortably with four games to spare, and the club invested heavily in the summer, signing players like Alexander Isak, Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike.
However, the campaign has not gone smoothly. Mohamed Salah has struggled for form, and several high-profile signings have failed to adapt quickly.
Liverpool began strongly with five straight league wins, raising expectations of another title charge. But since then, their form has dipped, with draws and losses becoming too frequent.
So what does this mean for Slot? According to The Athletic, Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) still back the manager and have no intention of making the same mistakes as Chelsea or Manchester United.
Still, there is growing concern among supporters who are losing faith in the post-Klopp era, for which Slot is seen as the architect.
The report notes that Slot needs to generate momentum soon. Upcoming fixtures against Marseille, Bournemouth, Qarabag, and Newcastle United offer him a chance to do so, while a home game against Manchester City on February 8 could be a defining moment.
Adding another layer to the situation is Xabi Alonso’s recent dismissal from Real Madrid. Alonso was on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Klopp in 2024 but chose to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Slot then became the leading candidate. Alonso, widely regarded as one of the top managers globally, has strong ties to Liverpool from his playing days and could still be an option, although it’s unclear if he would be interested in a new challenge.
Champions League Qualification is Essential for Slot’s Job Security
It’s no surprise that Slot is losing support among neutral fans. After the draw with Burnley, one supporter wrote:
“The tide has turned on Arne Slot — not sacking him now just delays the inevitable. There’s no coming back now that he’s lost the fans.”
Another added:
“Arne Slot has denied us an easy back-to-back Premier League title.”
The pressure will only intensify if results and performances don’t improve soon.
Liverpool currently sit in the top four, but Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Manchester City means they are just one point behind, while Chelsea are only two points adrift.
Jurgen Klopp vs Arne Slot – Liverpool Stats Comparison
Statistic
Jurgen Klopp
Arne Slot
Matches
489
88
Wins
304
54
Draws
100
15
Losses
85
19
Average Points per Match
2.07
2.01
Win Percentage
62.17%
61.36%
The Bottom Line
From now until the end of the season, Slot must focus on winning matches—by any means necessary. Failing to qualify for the Champions League would represent a major setback, especially after becoming only the fifth manager to win the league in their first season and with Liverpool spending around £400 million on new signings.