Slot's Liverpool Future: Champions League or Bust?

Arne Slot has acknowledged that there are "no guarantees" he will remain as Liverpool manager if the club fails to qualify for next season's Champions League. This statement comes amid scrutiny from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, who believes Slot would have no justification if the team finishes outside the top five after a substantial £450 million investment last summer.

Following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, Carragher expressed skepticism about the team's prospects of reaching the top five next season, citing the strong form of rival clubs. As of the current week, Liverpool trailed fifth-placed Chelsea by four points ahead of their upcoming match.

When questioned about his future being tied to Champions League qualification, Slot stated he does not decide his own fate. He drew a parallel to Jurgen Klopp, whom Liverpool supported after a fifth-place finish in the 2022-23 season resulted in missing Champions League football, suggesting this past decision could be a positive indicator for his own circumstances.