Head coach points to talks held as well as his contract
Slot describes the criticism he is facing as ‘normal’
Arne Slot has said he has “every reason to believe” he will remain Liverpool’s head coach next season and get the opportunity to rectify this campaign’s decline.
Liverpool were booed off at Anfield last weekend after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and another underwhelming performance. Slot’s future was under scrutiny before the home crowd vented their frustration but, internally, Liverpool’s position has not changed and there remains support for the coach who delivered the Premier League title in his debut season.
Slot’s side head to fifth-placed Aston Villa on Friday knowing victory would secure Champions League qualification. Asked whether he expected to be in charge next season, the Dutch coach replied: “I don’t think I am deciding that alone by myself, but I have every reason to believe I am the Liverpool manager next season. First of all, I am contracted to this club and second of all from all the talks we are having. That is my take on it.
