Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted there are 'no guarantees' he will remain at Anfield if the club fails to secure Champions League football next season. The Dutchman pointed to Jurgen Klopp being retained after missing out on Europe in 2023 as a positive precedent, but acknowledged uncertainty surrounds his position amid mounting pressure.

Slot's comments follow a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City that has left Liverpool four points adrift of fifth place, with pundits questioning their top-five prospects. Jamie Carragher argued that after £450m spent last summer, Slot would have 'no leg to stand on' if the Reds miss out on Europe, while Gary Neville believes a win at Sunderland could reset their campaign. The pressure intensified after Liverpool's inconsistent form saw them drop crucial points against relegation-threatened sides.

This represents Slot's most challenging season yet, with the former Feyenoord boss describing it as 'by a mile' his toughest campaign. Despite delivering the Premier League title last term, the current struggles have exposed defensive vulnerabilities and raised questions about tactical adjustments. With Liverpool's season hanging in the balance, the trip to the Stadium of Light becomes pivotal - a defeat could effectively end their European hopes and potentially cost Slot his job.