**Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist has talked up Arne Slot’s chances of still being Liverpool’s head coach at the beginning of next season.**
It has been a tumultuous campaign for Slot at Anfield, with the Dutchman initially having to deal with the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash last July.
On the pitch, Liverpool have flattered to deceive, with many blaming the head coach for not getting the best out of his players, both tactically and in terms of fitness.
Speaking on-air on _talkSPORT_ \[via [_TEAMtalk_](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/big-arne-slot-sack-update-fernando-torres-shock-future-manager)\], McCoist claimed that the Reds’ Merseyside derby win over Everton will only aid Slot’s hopes of staying on:
_“Yeah, I would think so. I think it was a big result for him. I do. I still think that the Champions League place is absolutely vital for Liverpool, and there would have been questions if Liverpool had not – and they’re not there yet, obviously – guaranteed Champions League football. I still think they’ll get there.”_
_“I think there will be one or two Liverpool fans, understandably, still a little bit concerned about the way the team has performed recently, but from Arne Slot’s point of view, I think he will be given the chance to get his team back together again for the start of the season and to go again.”_
**Liverpool have a huge Arne Slot decision to make**
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It’s fair to say that Slot is still a man under massive pressure, regardless of a late derby win in which Liverpool didn’t play well for large periods.
Many supporters feel that a change is needed in the summer now, with securing a top-five finish in the Premier League not enough to justify retaining his services.
There isn’t enough loyalty in modern football, so there is an argument to say that sticking with Slot would be refreshing, but this has been a season that has exposed his lack of experience at the very highest level.
A flying end to the campaign will only help his chances, but Liverpool’s bosses have a huge decision to make when it comes to the 47-year-old’s future.
Bringing in Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola or Luis Enrique could make the Reds more of a force, and that feels like a more preferable next step than not making an alteration in the dugout.