The smile has disappeared from Arne Slot's face of late and can you really blame him? Feted having masterminded Liverpool's 20th successful title winning campaign, now under siege in large quarters of his own club's fanbase, a man seemingly lucky to have a job. Have Liverpool hit the heights expected of them this season? As was the case in Milan five weeks ago, the last time Slot went into a Champions League fixture with questions about his position, Liverpool responded impressively. Slot's messaging never changes when he analyses games and he has trust in the process he is overseeing, even if some remain ambivalent.

Source: Metro January 22, 2026 17:09 UTC