Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArne Slots Liverpool future remains shrouded in doubt, even if it appears the club are set to stick with the Dutchman into next season.Former midfielder Xabi Alonso was available but has been snapped up by Chelsea, a development that has frustrated many disgruntled Liverpool fans.It seems that the Reds will instead give Slot another chance, with last seasons Premier League title still relatively fresh in the memory. You may like Liverpool in Arne Slot u-turn, as Xabi Alonso talks begin: report Shock Liverpool legend emerges as interim option to replace Arne Slot: report Liverpool reach decision to KEEP Arne Slot as Xabi Alonso eyes alternative Premier League destination: report Liverpool consider managerial change as Slot concerns growFourFourTwo's essential 2026 World Cup pack!Get your hands on the newest issue of FourFourTwo - our ultimate World Cup pack! Featuring: Englands American dream, Jordan Pickford and Morgan Rogers, Scotlands return, Mauricio Pochettino Q&A, biggest upsets plus a huge wallchart and preview special!View DealLiverpool have been patient with Slot, who was publicly criticised by Mohamed Salah after a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa.But, according to TEAMtalk, there are now serious internal discussions taking place behind the scenes after a dismal title defence.Salahs comments suggesting Liverpool need to return to the heavy metal style introduced by Jurgen Klopp have reportedly triggered significant reflection amongst the clubs higher-ups.Several Liverpool players liked Salahs social media post, and there is growing concern that Slot has lost the backing of his squad and the supporters.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The clubs owners, Fenway Sports Group, are said to be alarmed by the atmosphere, while football chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are "continuously assessing the situation.Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League table heading into their final game of the season, at home to Brentford on Sunday, with Champions League qualification not yet guaranteed.The defeat at Aston Villa was their 19th of the season in all competitions, and one more loss will take them to 20 - an unwanted total that was last recorded in 1992/93.Liverpool have insisted that a review of Slots position will only take place once the season has concluded, but faith in the Dutchman is dwindling.The club have reportedly looked at several potential successors, including Stuttgarts Sebastian Hoeness, Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann and soon-to-be free agent Andoni Iraola.Iraola is said to be particularly admired by the Liverpool decision-makers for the work he has done with Bournemouth, and for his high-intensity style of play.TOPICSLiverpoolPremier LeagueCallum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
