Arne Slot is expected to remain in charge of Liverpool next season as per Sky Sports, despite a campaign that has left many questioning the direction of the club.The news confirms that the Liverpool hierarchy is prepared to maintain stability and grant the Dutchman another year to implement his vision at Anfield.While the decision provides clarity for the upcoming summer transfer window, it has not gone down quite well with Liverpool fans who have been left extremely frustrated by their manager this season.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYLiverpool to stick with Arne Slot despite horrid seasonVinny O’Connor told Sky Sports that Slot should be granted another season as Liverpool manager, given that he successfully secures the final Champions League spot for next season.The decision to retain Slot comes on the heels of what many pundits have described as a horrid season for the Reds.Liverpool, accustomed to challenging for the Premier League title and reaching the latter stages of the Champions League, have found themselves struggling for consistency and sitting just outside the top four.Defensive frailties and a lack of tactical identity in big games have been the hallmarks of a difficult year.The club suggest that the board views this season as a transitional period plagued by unfortunate injuries to key personnel, tragedy and a serious squad overhaul.By sticking with Slot, FSG is signaling that they believe the foundation is still solid and that a single poor season does not warrant a complete overhaul of the coaching staff.Arne Slot is expected to continue as Liverpool manager next season, as the club close in on Champions League qualification ? pic.twitter.com/EmIZjWRnEH— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 21, 2026Door for Xabi Alonso return would close if Slot staysThe reaction from the supporters has been decidedly mixed, with a significant portion of the fanbase expressing their frustration on social media.For many, the hope was that the club would pivot toward a new appointment, specifically former Anfield hero Xabi Alonso.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAlonso, who performed wonders in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, is seen by many as the ideal man to return and revitalise the club.With Sky Sports claiming that Slot is likely to stay, the door for a romantic Alonso return appears firmly shut for the foreseeable future.As the club prepares for the final few games of the season, all eyes will be on Slot to see if he can secure the 5th place that guarantees him UCL and his future.The post Liverpool make big Arne Slot decision after disappointing campaign – report appeared first on CaughtOffside.