Arne Slot was caught off guard during Friday morning’s press conference when he was hit with an unexpected question about his contract ahead of Liverpool’s weekend match.
The 47-year-old met the media to preview Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa, with Liverpool desperate for a confidence-boosting result after losing six of their last seven games in all competitions. Their dramatic slump has sparked whispers about Slot’s job security, and former Everton CEO Keith Wyness even suggested that contract discussions with the Liverpool boss have been “paused” during this poor run.
Slot blindsided by contract query
A reporter asked whether talks are underway to extend Slot’s current deal, which runs until June 2027 — a topic he quickly shut down.
“That’s the last question I expected!” he said (via Liverpool FC on YouTube). “My full focus is on getting Liverpool back to winning. Contract talks, if they even exist, are never discussed here. Let’s start winning again — that’s all I care about.”
A familiar stance from Slot
Slot has consistently refused to engage in public conversations about contracts — last season he dodged questions about the futures of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. So it was no surprise he wasn’t willing to open up about his own.
And frankly, it seems ridiculous he’s being quizzed on his Liverpool future during a rough spell. This season has already shown how quickly things can swing — Aston Villa were 17 places and 12 points behind Liverpool just five weeks ago, and now they’re level.
A win this weekend, followed by strong results against Real Madrid and Manchester City, could completely change the atmosphere going into the November international break and silence any speculation.
From our perspective, Slot isn’t going anywhere — he remains Liverpool’s man for the long term.
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