Overview
- Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot on Saturday, a little over a year after he led the club to the Premier League title in his first season.
- The club’s decision followed an internal review that flagged a drop in playing tempo and a loss of identity under Slot.
- Liverpool finished fifth in 2025/26, won no trophies and sources report Slot’s side suffered roughly 20 defeats across all competitions.
- Andoni Iraola has quickly emerged as the frontrunner to replace Slot, with sporting director Richard Hughes said to be leading talks.
- The sacking has opened a summer of staff and player turnover, fuelled public debate over fan influence on the board, and left Slot reportedly surprised and considering other roles including the Netherlands job.