FSG Backs Arne Slot Amid Record Defeats as Liverpool Era Ends with Salah and Robertson Exits

Liverpool owners FSG back Arne Slot for 2026-27 season as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson prepare to exit Anfield in a major era shift.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

Ownership Group Prioritizes Stability Over Immediate Managerial Change

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has formally signaled its intent to persist with Arne Slot for the 2026-27 season, despite intensifying public pressure following a lackluster Champions League performance against Paris Saint-Germain. According to reports from The Telegraph, club chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes believe Slot deserves a full four transfer windows to implement his tactical vision, drawing parallels to the patience shown to Jurgen Klopp before his first major trophy in 2019. This internal consensus is reportedly at odds with widespread speculation that the 47-year-old was on the verge of being dismissed after his side entered what he described as "survival mode." The hierarchy maintains that the transition from the Klopp era has been more complex than their 2024-25 Premier League title win initially suggested.

Tragedy and Form Slumps Provide Context for Record Losses

The club's leadership has identified several critical factors that have hindered the current campaign, most notably the tragic death of striker Diogo Jota. The Portuguese international lost his life in a fatal car accident in northern Spain in July 2025, a loss that FSG views as a significant emotional and tactical blow to the squad's performance. Additionally, a dramatic decline in the form of senior leaders has crippled the team's consistency. Virgil van Dijk’s recent admission that the current period represents the "end of an era" has been reinforced by a staggering record of 17 losses across all competitions, leaving the defending champions 21 points adrift of league leaders Arsenal and fighting for a top-five finish.

Confirmed Departures Signal the Conclusion of a Golden Era

The looming exit of two cornerstone players has further complicated Slot’s tenure as he attempts to manage a squad in transition. Mohamed Salah confirmed during the March international break that the 2025-26 season would be his "last dance" at Anfield, and his announcement was followed on Thursday by Scotland captain Andy Robertson, who will also leave when his contract expires this summer. Robertson, a mainstay for nine years, will depart as a genuine club legend after 373 appearances. These high-profile exits, combined with Van Dijk’s uncertain long-term status, have forced the coaching staff into a difficult position where...