Slott says he feels “full support” despite the increased pressure after a disastrous season.
Published April 10, 2026
Criticized Liverpool manager Arne Slott said he felt “full support” from the club and fans, despite his side enduring a torrid run of form and supporters planning protests over soaring ticket prices.
The Dutch side have lost their last three games in all competitions, losing to Manchester City in the FA Cup and defeating Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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With Liverpool firmly in fifth place in the Premier League and the final spot in the Champions League, and Chelsea holding their breath by one point behind, Saturday’s home match against Fulham takes on even more importance.
Asked if he felt supported by Liverpool’s leadership, Slott told reporters on Friday that the club’s sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards were behind him.
“I’ve said it many times, but I feel a lot of support, not only from the owners, but from Richard and Michael…but, as strange as it sounds, I feel support from the fans as well,” Slott told reporters.
“We were out in Paris when the players went to warm up. After losing 4-0[against City]the fans immediately started singing ‘I love Liverpool’.
“I think it’s fair to say that even though we were behind for 90 minutes, they were still singing and clapping for us. As I’ve said many times, the club knows what situation we’re in and I feel their full support during that time.”
Fans plan protest over ticket prices
Meanwhile, a group of fans are planning a protest against Anfield’s owners following a proposed increase in ticket prices.
In 2016, around 10,000 fans ran for the exits during a Premier League match in protest at a proposed significant increase in ticket prices, but the American owners later bowed to pressure and backed down.
But Slott hopes Anfield’s famous atmosphere remains unaffected.
“I think Anfield has proven in its history, not just when we go through tough times, but since I’ve been here, it shows how important these fans are to us, especially when we play home games,” Slott said.
“In good times and bad, I have always felt supported. I hope they will continue to help us as they have, even during protests.”
Slott praises outgoing Robertson
Slott also praised Andy Robertson after Liverpool announced on Thursday that the veteran defender would be leaving Anfield after nine years.
The Scotland captain, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has fallen down the table since the arrival of left-back Milos Kerkes.
“He had a lot of great seasons here as a player, but I think people got to know him as a great person as well,” Slott said. “I’ve come to know him as a wonderful person.”
Slott suggested the 32-year-old’s decision was due to limited first-team opportunities.
“I have contributed to this club for many years and I really love this club,” he said. “So it’s been a great nine years for him at the club.
“But we also saw this season that he hasn’t played as much as he has in the past. He’s still playing a lot, but not as much as he used to.”
