**As Arne Slot continues to battle to remain as Liverpool’s head coach, a big new update has dropped regarding his future.**
This has been a season that few saw coming this time last year, with the Reds producing a limp defence of their Premier League title.
The buck ultimately stops with the man in charge, both when a team’s form is good and bad, so it is only natural that a chunk of the Liverpool fanbase want Slot to be replaced this summer.
Despite this, [a key source on X has claimed](https://www.football365.com/news/liverpool-chief-must-go-against-hughes-force-slot-sack-internal-tension-revealed#:~:text=Since%20Hughes%20is%20calling%20the,bold%20move%20to%20override%20him%3F') that the Dutchman is going nowhere, with sporting director Richard Hughe proving to be a driving force: “Richard Hughes is really the key player in keeping Arne Slot at Liverpool.
He’s all in on Slot for next season and has plans to bring in two pacey wingers to shake things up.
Now, Michael Edwards is still on the fence about Arne Slot, which adds some tension.
_“Since Hughes is calling the shots on football decisions, it puts Edwards in a tricky spot. If Michael Edwards wants to move on from Slot, he’d have to go against Richard Hughes, and that could really sour their close relationship._
_“Will Hughes get his way, or will Edwards make a bold move to override him? All information above has come from reporter who works closely with us.”_
> Robbie Fowler: "I think teams have worked Arne Slot out a bit."
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> — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) [April 14, 2026](https://twitter.com/AnfieldEdition/status/2044163224329756929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Would it be harsh for Liverpool to sack Arne Slot this summer?
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To some, disposing of Slot so soon after winning the Premier League title is harsh, and there is arguably some truth in that, summing up the knee-jerk nature of modern football.
But this season has been a complete disaster, and shows few signs of improving, so there is enough to suggest that Slot has done all he can. Liverpool look badly coached, lacking in fitness and possess a weak mentality too often in games, and the 47-year-old has to shoulder the blame for that.
Some cynics may almost wonder if Hughes’ backing of Slot is to also ensure he stays on as sporting director, but FSG need to be ruthless this summer and bring in a new manager.