Liverpool report: Fabrizio Romano shares key update on Arne Slot’s future
After guiding Liverpool to their 20th English top-flight crown last season, matching Manchester United’s record, Slot now faces his toughest challenge since arriving at Anfield. The Reds have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions, including four consecutive Premier League defeats.
Their downturn began with a stoppage-time heartbreak against Crystal Palace, followed by setbacks to Galatasaray in the Champions League and domestic losses against Chelsea and Manchester United. A commanding 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt briefly lifted spirits, but a flat performance away to Brentford quickly reignited frustration.
The mood inside Anfield after that game was tense, with fans voicing concerns about form and fitness.
Currently sitting seventh in the table, seven points behind leaders Arsenal, Liverpool’s struggles have become a major talking point among pundits and supporters alike.
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Fabrizio Romano: Board ‘fully confident’ in slot
In a report on his YouTube channel earlier this week, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano said Liverpool’s hierarchy continues to back Slot completely.
“Liverpool absolutely internally… and when I say internally it’s the hierarchy, the ownership, all the people at the club, really, really trust Arne Slot,” Romano explained. “They are 100 percent convinced that Slot is the best manager to handle this situation.”
Romano added that club executives see this as a transitional phase following a summer of heavy investment — more than £400 million spent reshaping the squad around Slot’s vision.
“Liverpool are convinced everything will be okay,” he said. “It’s going to take some time to assess the squad with the new signings, to change something, to be back to the attitude from last season.”
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Steady hands inside the club
Behind the scenes, communication between Slot and the club’s leadership remains positive. Romano noted there are no divisions between the manager, players, or board — with current issues viewed as tactical and mental, rather than personal.
Conversations between Slot and Liverpool’s management take place daily, with a shared focus on recovery and progress. Historically, Liverpool’s board has preferred stability over panic, often allowing managers time to rebuild rather than rushing to replace them. That belief will soon be tested in the coming weeks.
Observers endorse the club’s patience
Football magazine FourFourTwo, which currently ranks Slot as the second-best manager in the world, described Liverpool’s decision to hold firm as “the correct one.” The publication praised the club for maintaining composure and staying aligned with Slot’s long-term vision.
Analysts also suggest that weathering this storm could ultimately strengthen both the squad and the coach. As one local commentator put it, Liverpool’s greatest success stories have often come when the club stayed calm under pressure.
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Looking ahead
Liverpool’s next test comes against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, followed by a home clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League.
If Slot can spark a response, this rough stretch might soon be seen not as the start of a crisis — but as the moment Liverpool rediscovered their resilience.
Sources: Fabrizio Romano (YouTube), FourFourTwo
