Overview
- Liverpool announced Arne Slot's departure with immediate effect and confirmed a formal process is under way to appoint his successor.
- The club described the 2025–26 campaign as disappointing, with 12 Premier League defeats and a fifth-place finish despite securing Champions League qualification on the final day.
- Liverpool endured heavy knockout losses in cup competitions, including a 4-0 FA Cup exit to Manchester City, a 3-0 League Cup loss to Crystal Palace, and two 2-0 defeats to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
- Supporter dissatisfaction grew during the season as critics pointed to an inconsistent style of play, defensive frailties and contentious handling of senior players such as Mohamed Salah.
- Club owners publicly thanked Slot for winning the 2025 title and for his compassion after the accidental death of Diogo Jota, and they said the change was taken after a rigorous assessment to help the team progress.