Liverpool’s future uncertain despite Premier League glory on horizon

Posted : 17 March 2025

Liverpool stands just weeks away from clinching Premier League glory, but there is a palpable sense of uncertainty surrounding the future after a disappointing week for manager Arne Slot’s team. The Reds, despite being on the verge of domestic success, were dealt heavy blows, beginning with a loss in the League Cup final to a motivated Newcastle team. This came just five days after Paris Saint-Germain ended their Champions League campaign.

The defeat at Wembley, where they were outplayed by the Magpies, left Liverpool licking their wounds. Newcastle celebrated their first domestic trophy in 70 years, marking a historic moment for the club in front of their passionate supporters. Slot, however, remained composed, acknowledging that Newcastle deserved their victory. He also pointed out that playing against PSG, the best team in Europe at the moment, and facing a strong Newcastle side, were both tough challenges for his team.

After the loss, Slot quickly shifted focus back to the Premier League, emphasizing the 12-point lead Liverpool had with only nine games remaining. He reassured fans that 16 more points would guarantee them the title, even if Arsenal won all of their remaining fixtures. With the Gunners visiting Anfield in May, it seems almost impossible that Liverpool won’t claim their 20th English top-flight title. Team captain Virgil van Dijk confirmed that no extra motivation was needed to finish strong, stating that the team knows the hard work ahead.

At the start of the season, Liverpool fans would have been thrilled to secure just the Premier League title following Jurgen Klopp’s departure. However, their impressive Champions League form raised hopes for a historic season, driven by Mohamed Salah’s goals. Unfortunately, the team’s earlier ruthlessness has temporarily vanished, and recent performances have been a mixed bag.

In the past 10 matches across all competitions, Liverpool has won five, drawn two, and lost three, including a penalty shootout loss to PSG. Salah, in particular, has been struggling, failing to score in four of his last five matches, and was largely absent in the League Cup final. Moreover, uncertainty looms over the future of key players, with Van Dijk, Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all out of contract at the end of the season.

The contract situation has been a topic of ongoing speculation throughout the season, with Van Dijk admitting that he has no idea about his future at Anfield. Salah is rumored to be moving to Saudi Arabia, while Alexander-Arnold continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid. Despite the possibility of retaining some of these players, it feels as though the team is nearing the end of a cycle, with several key players entering their 30s.

With Van Dijk at 33, Salah and goalkeeper Alisson Becker at 32, and Andy Robertson just a year younger, the core of Klopp’s teams—who triumphed over Manchester City to win both the Premier League and the Champions League—appears to be aging. When former Feyenoord coach Slot took over last year, he had big shoes to fill. He has navigated through challenges without suffering a second defeat until January. As Liverpool edges closer to their second top-flight title since 1990, Slot will savor the moment but knows that the real challenge for the club lies in the future.

Liverpool’s future uncertain despite Premier League glory on horizon

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