Arne Slot Says He Has 'Complete Support' Of Liverpool Hierarchy

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has insisted he retains the unequivocal backing of the club’s ownership and senior executives despite a bruising sequence of three straight defeats that has ignited debate over his long-term future at Anfield.

Speaking on the eve of Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Fulham, Slot moved to quell speculation that a sharp downturn in results had undermined his position. A 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City was followed by a 2-1 league reverse at Brighton and, most recently, a 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. The slide has left the reigning English champions fifth in the table and in real danger of missing out on next season’s Champions League.

“I’m repeating myself a lot, but I’ve said many times I feel a lot of support, not only from the owners and from Richard [Hughes, sporting director] and Michael [Edwards, chief executive],” Slot said. “I’ve said many times the club knows which period of time we are in, and in the meantime I feel complete support.”

Off the pitch, Slot also addressed supporter unrest linked to the club’s decision to raise ticket prices for the next three years in line with inflation. Protests are planned ahead of the Fulham fixture, yet the Dutchman urged fans to maintain the bond forged during last season’s title-winning campaign.

“That is what makes it feel special… we’ve always felt that support, and I’ve always felt that support in good and in bad times,” he said. “I hope even though there are protests that the fans can be as helpful as they have always been for us this season and last year.”

Away from immediate results, Slot paid an emotional tribute to Andy Robertson after the Scotland captain announced he will leave Liverpool this summer. Robertson, 30, departs after nine years in which he collected two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.

“He has had many great seasons here as a player, but I think people got to know him as a great person as well,” Slot said. “He’s won everything over here, served this club for so many years, really loves this club.”

Despite the recent setbacks, underlying data offers a measure of encouragement: Liverpool rank fourth in the division for expected points (xPTS) and remain in contention for a top-four finish. With six league matches remaining, Slot stressed that unity—inside the dressing room and across the club—will be critical if the Reds are to salvage European qualification.

Liverpool return to action on Saturday against Fulham, aware that anything short of victory could intensify the scrutiny on a manager who, by his own account, still enjoys the complete confidence of those above him.