‘Liverpool’s Plan Is Clear…’ – David Ornstein Reveals Anfield Chiefs’ View on Arne Slot
David Ornstein has revealed that Liverpool’s hierarchy are planning to stand by Arne Slot unless performances and results take a dramatic turn for the worse.
The Reds boss has faced growing scrutiny during a bruising second season at Anfield, with last weekend’s seventh league defeat seeing Liverpool slip to sixth in the Premier League. Jamie Carragher has warned that Slot’s position could come under serious threat if the club fail to secure Champions League qualification, while speculation has been fuelled further by reports suggesting former Kop favourite Xabi Alonso would be keen on a return should the job become available.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ The Transfer Show, Ornstein made it clear that, for now, Slot retains the confidence of the club’s decision-makers.
The Athletic journalist explained:
“It looks like Liverpool are prepared to give him time, even if a section of the fanbase isn’t convinced. Whenever you check on the situation, the message is the same — nothing is expected to happen before the summer. As with many clubs, the summer is a natural point for reflection, and it will be interesting to see what decisions are made then.
“Of course, if results were to collapse to an alarming level, any hierarchy — even one that is backing its coach — would have to reconsider. But Liverpool’s intention at the moment is to continue supporting him.”
At other elite clubs, Slot might already have paid the price for such a run — particularly given that Manchester United and Chelsea now sit above Liverpool after changing managers this month. However, the Anfield leadership is adopting a more measured stance, mindful of the success the Dutchman delivered last season.
That patience aligns with comments from journalist David Lynch, who recently suggested Liverpool are hesitant to dismiss Slot mid-season, especially if it would require installing an interim manager. As things stand, the expectation is that he will at least see out the remainder of the campaign.
Naturally, that outlook could shift if Liverpool’s form collapses entirely over the coming weeks and Champions League qualification becomes virtually impossible by the end of March. Still, despite a difficult season, the Reds are only two points off the top four and remain in contention for two trophies.
Given that context, there is still a realistic chance for Slot to spark a revival and finish the season strongly. Continued backing makes sense — though failure to qualify for the Champions League would be unacceptable, and clear, sustained improvement needs to start immediately before the gap becomes too large to bridge.