'I don't think Liverpool press Arne Slot panic button but it is obvious what he has to do now'
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballArne SlotInterview with Reds legend Gary McAllister about Liverpool's Champions League hopes and Arne Slot's futureQualifying for next season's Champions League will guarantee Arne Slot's future as head coach, says Liverpool legend Gary McAllister.And the former midfielder, who was a vital part of the squad that won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup under Gerard Houllier 25 years ago, insists there will be no "panic buttons being pressed" by club owners Fenway Sports Group.The Reds have lost nine games this term as defending champions and find themselves in sixth heading into Sunday's visit from a relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur."Champions League qualification will guarantee Arne Slot another year for sure," McAllister tells the ECHO. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page"I think there’s been a massive transition.
Obviously, in the season where they won the league brilliantly well, they only brought one player in, but there were some subtle changes."There are changes from the style of Jurgen Klopp, but I thought the way Slot handled that, taking over from a very iconic character, for me, he should still get credit."I’ve got to say he’s pretty calm. I think he’ll want another go to keep going."Failure to qualify for next season's European Cup would have a huge impact on the club's finances.The Reds recently announced record-breaking revenues of over £700m and profit of £8m but much of the upturn in match-day and media income, which increased by a combined £74m from the previous year, is largely due to the extra games in the revamped and more lucrative Champions League.McAllister, speaking to the ECHO via Grosvenor Casino, adds: "I think common sense tells you the numbers.
It would definitely be a setback at Liverpool if they don’t get the Champions League."I don’t know how they set their budgets and stuff like that, but it would obviously be a blow for any of the clubs that have been in the Champions League to then not make it."Obviously results haven’t been there. They won the league last year, but it’s still a must to get in the Champions League because of history and tradition."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot