Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that he continues to have the backing of the club’s hierarchy despite their recent poor run of results. His comments came after Liverpool’s sixth defeat in seven matches, including a 3-2 loss to Brentford, which deepened concerns about the team’s form, as reported by Softfootball.
Slot said when asked about his communication with the owners, as shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account:
They tell me same things as last year, yes. I speak mainly to Richard Hughes and once in a while to the others. They also see similar things as what I see.
The Dutchman reiterated that his relationship with Liverpool’s leadership, particularly sporting director Hughes and the Fenway Sports Group, remains unchanged. Slot stressed that his discussions with the club have stayed consistent despite recent defeats.
He said:
For me, the conversations have not changed a lot. We always talk about the game, and it’s always nicer to talk about the game if you have won than if you have lost.
According to him, both he and the leadership share similar views on the challenges facing the team — tactical adjustments, injuries, and fitness issues.
The Dutch coach also addressed criticism surrounding his team selections, especially after the Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace. He defended his rotation choices, citing absences of key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, and Joe Gomez.
As Softfootball reported after that match, the Reds fielded several youngsters, with Slot explaining:
I didn’t use it as an excuse for losing… I only used it to explain my line-up.
Despite the setbacks, Slot retains the trust of the club’s owners, who believe the current form is a temporary phase. The manager remains confident that his squad will recover its rhythm and return to winning ways soon
