Arne Slot on his Liverpool position: “I’m not worried
Why the pressure around Arne Slot has grown
According to AP’s report by Steve Douglas, the pressure around Arne Slot intensified sharply after Liverpool’s 4-0 FA Cup quarterfinal loss to Manchester City. That report described it as his heaviest defeat as Liverpool manager and noted that Liverpool had lost 15 matches in all competitions, with the club sitting fifth in the league and chasing one remaining trophy route in the Champions League. As of April 7, 2026, that is the clearest reason his future is being questioned so loudly, poor results, a bad season by Liverpool standards, and a growing sense that the margin for error is gone.
According to Liverpool FC’s interview with Joe Urquhart, Slot himself was still publicly framing the run in as a live challenge, not as a goodbye. In that club interview, published on April 2, he called the weeks ahead “exciting” and spoke about the tests facing his players and staff in the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League. That matters because it undercuts the idea that a departure has already been decided or informally announced from his side.
What Arne Slot has actually said
According to ESPN’s report by Beth Lindop, Slot previously said, “I’m not worried,” when asked about his position during an earlier crisis in November 2025. That does not guarantee anything now, but it does fit a broader pattern in which he has tried to keep calm rather than signal resignation. The more accurate line at this stage is that he is under pressure, not that he has confirmed he is stopping.
According to The Guardian’s report by Andy Hunter, Slot also addressed one of the biggest side stories around Liverpool, Mohamed Salah’s exit, and made clear that he did not want to fuel speculation. He said, “The only one who can talk about it is Mo himself,” and The Guardian also reported that Slot confirmed he was heavily involved in planning Liverpool’s summer transfer window. That is an important detail, because a coach who is still helping shape recruitment is not publicly behaving like someone whose departure has already been finalized.
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Who could replace him if Liverpool changes course
According to This Is Anfield’s March 20 report by Joanna Durkan, which cited David Ornstein, Liverpool remained “steadfastly behind” Slot at that stage and a sacking was “not on the agenda,” even if the final weeks could still shift the picture. In other words, there has been a lot of external noise, but no publicly confirmed Liverpool shortlist has emerged yet. Media speculation has still pushed a few names into the discussion, especially Xabi Alonso as the fan favorite and Andoni Iraola as a more practical Premier League option, while talkSPORT reported that Iraola had emerged as a possible successor in recent coverage.
One other name that had floated around parts of the media was Roberto De Zerbi, but that line now looks much weaker. According to talkSPORT’s report on Tottenham, De Zerbi has just taken the Spurs job on a five year deal, which makes him a far less realistic Liverpool option right now. So if Liverpool were to move on from Slot, the discussion looks more like Alonso, Iraola, or a candidate not yet publicly confirmed, rather than a settled field.
Why a Netherlands move looks unlikely for now
According to KNVB’s December 18 update, Ronald Koeman was still representing the Dutch federation as national coach at the 2026 World Cup draw. I could not find any credible current reporting that links Arne Slot to an immediate Netherlands job, so the landstræner angle looks more like fan speculation than an active process. That does not mean international management is impossible later in his career, but as of now there is no strong evidence that a Dutch national team switch is the next step.
Why the story is still about pressure, not a confirmed exit
According to the current mix of AP, Liverpool FC, ESPN, and The Guardian, the factual position is straightforward. Arne Slot is under real pressure, his results have made his future a legitimate topic, and replacements are being discussed in the media. But there is still no official confirmation that he has resigned, been dismissed, or agreed to leave Liverpool, and there is no solid reporting yet that a national team move is lined up behind the scenes.
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Sources: AP, Liverpool FC, ESPN, The Guardian, KNVB, This Is Anfield, talkSPORT
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