FSG's mitigating factors for Arne Slot explain why he still feels Liverpool support

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Arne Slot continues to come under pressure amid Liverpool's poor season, but the club's owners feel there are a number of mitigating factors in the Reds' downturnArne Slot continues to be backed by FSG at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)FSG believe there are a number of mitigating factors behind Liverpool’s poor season as Arne Slot looks set to retain the backing of the club’s owners.Slot is coming under increasing pressure for his position amid what has been a dismal season for the Reds following last season’s title triumph. Despite a huge transfer spree in the summer, including the record-breaking signings of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, Liverpool looks set to finish the 2025/26 campaign without a trophy, and Champions League qualification is still in the balance with seven league games remaining.Not only that, but fans have been showing signs of losing patience with Slot and his team.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to bring superstar back to Anfield after heroicsREAD MORE: Alisson Becker 'open' to transfer approach as European giant circles Liverpool goalkeeperThe Reds were booed after the draw at home to crisis-ridden Tottenham last month, while supporters were heard singing Xabi Alonso’s name as they left last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester City early.Nevertheless, The Telegraph reports that Liverpool’s owners are still backing Slot to remain in charge next season, with FSG said to be citing a number of mitigating circumstances for his side’s downturn.It’s suggested that the transition following Jurgen Klopp’s departure in 2024 is not seen as being as easy as last season’s title win made it initially look, while other factors have since played a part.Primarily among those is the death of Diogo Jota last summer, and the effect that had on his teammates.Arne Slot is retaining the backing of FSG at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Furthermore, the fall-off in performance of senior stars, such as Mohamed Salah, is seen to have played a part, and although it is acknowledged that Slot has made mistakes, it is felt by FSG that he should be given more time before a judgment is made.Slot acknowledged the support he has received from Liverpool’s owners, as well as sporting director Richard Hughes and FSG’s CEO of Football Michael Edwards, when the subject of his future came up during a press conference on Friday, while the Reds’ boss also insists he still feels support from the club’s fans.“I’m repeating myself a lot, but I’ve said it many times before, I feel a lot of support, but not only from the owners, and Richard and Michael, but I feel a lot of support from them as well,” Slot said.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.“But, as weird as it might sound, I feel the support of the fans. We were going out in Paris, when the players were going out for the warm-up, and the fans - after a 4-0 loss - immediately started singing ‘we love you Liverpool’.“And after, I think it’s fair to say, outplayed over 90 minutes, we went to the away end and they were still singing for us and clapping for us.“That support, we’ve felt, I’ve felt, constantly.

I think, and I’ve said this many times as well, the club knows in which period of time we are in, and in the meantime I feel complete support.”