Liverpool intends to keep their Dutch coach Arne Slot in his position for the next season, as the team is close to securing qualification for the Champions League, according to reports from Sky Sports.

The team holds the fifth position in the league table with 55 points, leading by seven points over Chelsea, who are in sixth place, with five matches remaining until the end of the season.

This comes as the fifth place qualifies for the Champions League this season, following Arsenal's advancement to the semi-finals of the tournament.

Despite the pressures Slot faced during the current season, especially after winning the title last season, the recent improvement in results has helped reduce doubts about his future with the team.

For his part, Jamie Carragher noted that the debate over the manager's future has been ongoing for some time, but he clarified that current indications suggest he will continue, especially if qualification for the Champions League is secured.

Liverpool is expected to finish the season without winning any trophies, as they lag behind in the title race compared to competitors like Manchester City and Arsenal, in a season viewed as a transitional phase within the club.

On the other hand, Slot has the support of Liverpool's management, which is considering making changes to the team's roster during the upcoming summer transfer window, especially after the announcement of Mohamed Salah's departure.