Liverpool fans, it’s been a rollercoaster season at Anfield. Arne Slot started his tenure in dream fashion—securing the Premier League title in his debut campaign. But this year? The script has flipped. After a summer spending spree under Richard Hughes that saw £450 million shelled out, including breaking the British transfer record twice, results have fallen short. The Reds crashed out of both domestic cups and were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. While a Chelsea collapse has handed Slot a lifeline to requalify for Europe’s top competition, it’s clear things haven’t gone to plan.

With expectations undershot and Slot’s contract running only until 2027, whispers have emerged that Fenway Sports Group might weigh a change at season’s end. But local reporters are pushing back, insisting stability is the priority. And now, a fresh clue suggests Slot’s job is safe: a trusted lieutenant from his Feyenoord days is heading to Anfield.

Dutch outlets report that Etienne Reijnen, a former centre-back turned coach, is poised to join Slot’s staff. According to Vandaag Inside guest Valentijn Driessen, Slot wants Reijnen—currently a Feyenoord assistant—once he completes his coaching diploma. Their bond runs deep: they were teammates at PEC Zwolle, and Slot later elevated Reijnen from analyst to a key voice in his backroom, effectively serving as his “eyes in the stands” during matches.

For Liverpool supporters, this move signals continuity. Slot is building his trusted team, and FSG appears to be backing him for the long haul. With Reijnen’s tactical insight and their shared history, the Reds might just find the stability needed to turn this season around.