Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes will "rally around" Arne Slot and afford him time to reverse the current situation. However, Liverpool set aside their domestic troubles as they cruised into the Champions League last-16 with a commanding 6-0 triumph over Qarabag on Wednesday evening. I think there are large sections of the Liverpool fans that are very frustrated. Responding to Slot's remarks, Gerrard explained why he understood the disappointment certain supporters experienced upon hearing what the Liverpool manager had to say. "The frustration and the emotion of going out of the Champions League, for a player or a fan, it hurts.

Source: Express January 29, 2026 12:28 UTC