Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be under pressure at Anfield after a disappointing season, and The Athletic’s James Pearce has shared how FSG are feeling after their defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup.
The Reds won’t have been prioritising the FA Cup this season, but to lose in such a disappointing fashion is a cause for concern.
Liverpool suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat with a place in the semi-finals at stake, a result which sums up their season.
Liverpool’s chances of winning silverware are fading away, with only the Champions League remaining. Finishing in the top four is their main aim now, with Slot’s side sitting in fifth place in the Premier League table as it stands.
The pressure is seriously mounting on Slot, as failing to qualify for the Champions League would be a complete disaster.
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FSG’s Stance on Arne Slot After Liverpool vs Man City
According to a report from The Athletic, winning the FA Cup wouldn’t have saved Slot’s job in the summer, but being knocked out also won’t seriously influence how this season is viewed by the hierarchy.
FSG’s stance is that qualifying for the Champions League is their only priority, so losing to Man City in the FA Cup doesn’t change their view on the manager.
The manner of the defeat will have set alarm bells ringing for FSG, but journalist Pearce has previously stated that FSG are backing Slot for the remainder of the campaign.
FSG want to give Slot the chance to turn things around next season, and his position will only become untenable if their form continues to go downhill over the coming weeks.
Slot Won’t be at Anfield Next Season
The chances of Slot remaining at Anfield next season feel incredibly slim, even if they manage to qualify for the Champions League.
Fans were heard signing Xabi Alonso’s name at the weekend, while many of them left early due to disappointment with the performance.
Things are turning sour and toxic at Anfield, and unless the Reds manage to win the Champions League, it’s going to be tricky for FSG to convince supporters that Slot deserves to remain in the job.
With a manager like Alonso available, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Liverpool make a change, whether that be in the coming weeks or later in the summer.