Liverpool Board Make Decision on Arne Slot After Carabao Cup Exit
Liverpoolโs hierarchy have reportedly reached a decision on Arne Slotโs future following their 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield.
A heavily rotated Liverpool side, featuring debutants Freddie Woodman and Kieran Morrison, suffered yet another setback under Slot, losing to Oliver Glasnerโs Palace for the third time this season โ following previous defeats in the Community Shield and Premier League.
Two first-half goals from Ismaila Sarr left the Reds reeling, and their night went from bad to worse when 18-year-old defender Amara Nallo โ making only his second senior appearance โ was sent off in the 79th minute, his second red card in as many games. Palaceโs Yeremy Pino sealed the result with a late third goal amid driving rain at Anfield.
The loss marked Liverpoolโs sixth defeat in their last seven matches, their only win in that run coming in a 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite the alarming dip in form, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpoolโs owners remain fully supportive of Slot.
โLiverpool absolutely internally โ and when I say internally, I mean the hierarchy, the ownership, and everyone running the club โ really trust Arne Slot,โ Romano said on his YouTube channel.
โThey are 100 percent convinced that Arne Slot is the best manager to handle this situation.
โObviously, itโs been a poor start, but Liverpool believe everything will be okay. Theyโre confident he just needs time to evaluate the squad, work with the new signings, and restore last seasonโs mentality. Thereโs very good communication on a daily basis between Slot and the board.โ
Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, made ten changes for the Palace clash โ explaining that the rotation was designed to โcreate a pathwayโ for young players while managing several injuries within the squad.
However, the decision backfired as Liverpool again struggled to find rhythm or threat in attack, and pressure is now building ahead of a tough run of fixtures.
The Reds next face Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday, followed by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, and a trip to Manchester City just five days later.
Chiesa Impresses Despite Defeat
While the result was disappointing, fans found one silver lining in the performance of Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger, who joined from Juventus in 2024, was widely praised on social media for his energy and determination.
โAnd the boss wonโt start him after this beautiful performance so far,โ one fan wrote.
Another added: โChiesa is on a mission to win this game on his own. What a player.โ
Chiesa, 28, featured only six times in Liverpoolโs title-winning campaign last year but has been eager to prove his worth this season. Speaking earlier this week, he admitted he โwasnโt fit enough or mentally readyโ last term but is now focused on โplaying well and impressing Slot.โ
Whatโs Next for Slot and Liverpool?
Despite growing fan frustration and a worrying string of results, Liverpoolโs ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, appear determined to give Slot time to turn things around.
With a daunting fixture list ahead and morale low, the coming weeks could prove decisive โ both for Slotโs project and for Liverpoolโs season.
