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<\/p>\nLiverpool head coach Arne Slot has further discussed his future at Anfield and his reaction to criticism from supporters<\/p>\n
22:30, 14 May 2026Updated 22:32, 14 May 2026<\/p>\n
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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot(Image: Gaspafotos\/MB Media\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Arne Slot insists he has not once thought about walking away from Liverpool despite the intense criticism he has received this season.<\/p>\n
The Reds<\/a> have endured a hugely disappointing campaign in defence of the Premier League<\/a> title they secured during Slot’s<\/a> debut campaign in charge.<\/p>\n Liverpool still need three more points from their final two games to secure a top-five berth and Champions League qualification despite having recruited a record \u00a3450million worth of players last summer.<\/p>\n Slot has been regularly targeted on social media for fearsome abuse from a number of self-styled Liverpool influencers in particular, while the Anfield<\/a> crowd have also shown their dissent with his team booed off on several occasions at home this season.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Arne Slot directly addresses Liverpool future speculation – ‘That is my take on it’<\/a>READ MORE: Arne Slot sent next season warning as Liverpool boss seeks to clarify his future<\/a><\/p>\n The Dutchman was jeered during the 1-1 draw against Chelsea last weekend<\/a> for his decision to substitute Rio Ngumoha<\/a> midway through the second half, although it later transpired the 17-year-old intimated he wanted to be replaced due to cramp.<\/a><\/p>\n And having previously stated he understands such criticism, Slot remains steadfast in his desire to continue as Liverpool boss and his belief matters will be much improved next season.<\/p>\n “I have always wanted to carry on and I have never once thought what you are suggesting because, as I have said many times, I think this club is in a much better place next season than this season because of what I have already said 150 times,” he said.<\/p>\n “Even this season there was a lot to play for. Two months ago we lost to Paris Saint-Germain and (Manchester) City and that was the first time we were not able to win anything anymore. But we can still \u2018win\u2019 qualification for the Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n “It is the first time in my career that I am not in the end playing for a trophy. Only once I didn\u2019t win something, so now it is going to be the second year. That is going to be a bit new. But until two months ago we were still fighting for things. So, no, not once did that (walking away) go through my mind.”<\/p>\n Asked whether the criticism of his methods had made him lose belief in himself, Slot added: “I am 47, so I am not 12 anymore. I have been playing professional football since I was 16, maybe not at the level I am at here now, but I am used to the fact that people sometimes think you are a very good football player and sometimes don\u2019t like you so much.<\/p>\n