Arne Slot was caught off guard by a particular question during his Friday morning press conference ahead of Liverpool’s weekend clash.
The 47-year-old addressed the media to preview the Reds’ Premier League game against Aston Villa, with Liverpool desperately seeking a morale-lifting victory after a dreadful run of six defeats in their last seven games across all competitions. The alarming dip in form has sparked speculation about Slot’s job security, with some pundits suggesting he may not last until Christmas. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness even claimed that contract talks with the Liverpool boss have been “put on hold” amid the team’s struggles.
During the press conference, Slot was asked whether negotiations were ongoing over a potential extension to his current deal, which runs until June 2027 — a question he was quick to shut down.
“That’s the last question I was expecting!” he said (via Liverpool FC on YouTube). “My focus is entirely on getting Liverpool back to winning ways. If there are any contract talks, we don’t discuss them here. Let’s start winning again first — that’s all that matters right now.”
Slot’s stance on avoiding public discussion about contracts is nothing new — he took the same approach last season when asked about the futures of players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
So, it’s no surprise he declined to comment on his own situation this time. It’s even unreasonable that such questions are being asked given the current context.
This season has shown how quickly a team’s fortunes can change — both positively and negatively. Aston Villa, for instance, were 17 places and 12 points behind Liverpool just over a month ago, yet now they sit level on points with the champions.
If Liverpool can secure a win this weekend and build on it with strong performances against Real Madrid and Manchester City, the atmosphere around Anfield will shift dramatically before the November international break — and all the talk about Slot’s future will soon disappear.
For now, it’s safe to say the Dutchman isn’t going anywhere.
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