Journalist: Arne Slot’s job is ‘safe’ despite Liverpool’s struggles this season

Arne Slot’s Liverpool Future Remains Stable Despite Turbulent Season

There is a growing sense around Liverpool that perspective is required, even if patience among supporters is wearing thin. The reigning Premier League champions have endured a bruising title defence, one that has left them fourth in the table and already out of the Carabao Cup. Yet football rarely moves in straight lines, and the context around Arne Slot’s second season matters more than the raw frustration.

Liverpool’s recent 0-0 draw at Anfield may not have thrilled anyone, but it did stretch their unbeaten run to ten games. That sequence hints at stability returning, even if performances have lagged behind expectations. Slot’s debut campaign raised the bar immediately, and success so quickly can be a double edged sword. The comedown has been harsh, but not entirely unexpected.

Context Around Slot’s First 18 Months

Speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, journalist Lewis Steele offered a grounded assessment of where Slot stands internally. He said, “From everyone I speak to Anfield, I would say his job is quite safe.”

That sense of security is relative, of course. Steele added, “Obviously it’s not as safe as it was in May when he won the Premier League title but I think the top dogs in the club are relatively pleased with what he has done at the club in his first 18 months.” This feels important. Liverpool’s hierarchy have long favoured calm evaluation over knee jerk decisions, and Slot still benefits from credit in the bank.

Poor Run Has Shaped the Narrative

The frustration felt by supporters is understandable. Steele did not shy away from that reality either, noting, “The last three or four months have been really poor. There have been signs that things are getting better with ten games unbeaten but they’ve still not been good in that time.” Results have stabilised, performances less so, and that disconnect fuels the discontent.

This is a squad in transition, with tactical tweaks and form fluctuations exposing depth issues. The standards set last season mean that fourth place feels like failure, even if it keeps Liverpool firmly in the Champions League mix. Progress now needs to be measured in control and consistency, not nostalgia for May.

Backing From the Club Still Evident

Crucially, the internal noise appears to have softened. “Overall, it does sound like he is safe and the noise about him potentially being replaced has really died down,” Steele explained. That calm contrasts with the external pressure and social media unrest that often distorts reality.

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Supporters have every right to demand more, as Steele acknowledged, saying, “I know a lot of the supporters are upset with him, and they have the right to be, but right now it feels like he has the backing of the club.” For Slot, that backing offers breathing space to reset and attack the second half of the season with clarity.

Liverpool may not yet resemble champions again, but stability remains their strongest asset.