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Arne Slot is confident he will remain as Liverpool's head coach despite speculation linking Xabi Alonso to the position. The team has struggled in the Premier League this season, leading to scrutiny of Slot's performance.
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Arne Slot has endured a tough second season as Liverpool boss -Credit:Gareth Copley/Getty Images
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Arne Slot believes he will retain his position as Liverpool head coach next season as he directly confronted speculation surrounding his future at Anfield.
Slot has faced considerable scrutiny with the Reds having endured a deeply disappointing defense of the Premier League title they claimed so convincingly last season.
Liverpool have yet to secure UEFA Champions League qualification and still require three points from their final two games away at Aston Villa on Friday and at home to Brentford on the final weekend, nine days later, as per the Liverpool Echo.
Former Reds midfielder and boss Xabi Alonso has been touted as a possible replacement for Slot -Credit:Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images
Arne Slot expressed confidence that he will retain his position as Liverpool head coach next season.
Speculation arises from Liverpool's disappointing performance this season, prompting discussions about potential managerial changes.
Liverpool has had a deeply disappointing defense of their Premier League title, leading to increased scrutiny of Slot's management.
Slot has faced considerable scrutiny due to Liverpool's struggles in the Premier League after a successful previous season.

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Former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso has been consistently linked with an interest in succeeding Slot as Liverpool manager ever since being dismissed by Real Madrid in January after barely six months at the helm at the Bernabeu.
However, Slot has been making preparations for next season in the expectation that he will hold onto his role, reports
"I don't think I am deciding that alone by myself, but I have every reason to believe I am the Liverpool manager next season," he said.
"First of all, I am contracted to this club and second of all from all the talks we are having. That is my take on it.
"But if you don't have the best season, especially if you compare with last season – if you compare it with other seasons you might have a different debate – but if you compare it with last season, this has definitely not been a great season, then it is also normal that criticism comes.
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"We have all had our share, and with 'all' I mean the players have had their share, the manager has had their share and other people in the club have had their share. That is how things work nowadays if you don't win the league."
Slot added: "I think the world has gone to if a manager or a club doesn't have their best season there is always a debate about that, it is not only Liverpool it is all around the world.
"That is the new reality in football. It is not up to me to judge the people who judge me, they have every right to have their opinion and in this modern time everyone can share his opinion as well.
"By the way, this happened 10, 15 years ago as well but then you did it in a pub and not everyone heard it. Now it is also probably done in the pub – if I read what they are saying they must have drunk a little bit!
"Now it is more out in the open than it was back in the days, and that is everywhere the same so I would be surprised if that had been different here at Liverpool."
Liverpool has yet to solidify a UEFA Champions League berth for next season -Credit:James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images
Slot has additionally revealed he has already been involved in discussions with potential new recruits ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
"We know where we go on tour, so our plans have been made and talks have been ongoing between the club and new players and I am involved in that," he said.