David Ornstein has revealed Liverpool's current plans regarding the future of Arne Slot following their Champions League exit.
On Tuesday night, Liverpool hosted Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.
Following their 2-0 loss in the opening leg at Parc des Princes, the Reds needed a season-best performance if they were going to comeback and shock the reigning champions.
Unfortunately for Liverpool fans, this couldn't have been further from the case, as the French giants picked up another commanding 2-0 win to cruise into the semi-finals.
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The result places further pressure on Liverpool boss Slot, who has faced questions regarding his future due to the dismal season that his side are having this campaign.
But according to a report from Liverpool expert Ornstein, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group and other executives at the club remain committed to Slot and will stand by him regardless of how the rest of the season goes.
The report adds that even if Liverpool were to fall short in their campaign to finish in the top five of the Premier League and therefore qualify for the Champions League next year, Slot will remain in charge.
Speaking on The Athletic FC podcast, Ornstein said: “All of our information is that FSG, the ownership, the sporting hierarchy at Liverpool – they intend to stick with Arne Slot. From the conversations I’ve had – even if there’s no Champions League football – that’s the intention.”
As it stands, the possibility that the Premier League champions could miss out on a spot in the Champions League next season remains a distinct possibility, leading to frustrations among the fanbase aimed at Slot.
The Reds are currently fifth in the Premier League table, having suffered ten defeats in the top flight, with seven draws and 15 wins.
With away days against both Villa and United as well as a trip to the Hill Dickinson stadium to face Everton in the Merseyside derby and a Anfield clash with Chelsea to come, Liverpool are entering crucial weeks that could decide the outcome of their season.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League would cost Liverpool millions and would undoubtedly place even further pressure on Slot's position as manager, despite him having the support of the owners.
Topics: Liverpool, Arne Slot, Champions League, Premier League, Football, David Ornstein
Ben McCrum