In huge news emerging out of the Premier League, Liverpool have decided to part ways with Arne Slot. The Dutchman arrived to take over from Jurgen Klopp in 2024 and enjoyed a successful debut season in England, but things took a turn for the worse in 2025/26.Having won the Premier League in his first campaign at Anfield, it looked as though the Reds were set for a strong period with the Dutchman at the helm. However, the club failed to build upon that and finished fifth this season without winning any trophies.After that disappointment, Liverpool have now decided to sack Slot. According to Fabrizio Romano, there is already a clear favourite to take over.
In huge news emerging out of the Premier League, Liverpool have decided to part ways with Arne Slot. The Dutchman arrived to take over from Jurgen Klopp in 2024 and enjoyed a successful debut season in England, but things took a turn for the worse in 2025/26.Having won the Premier League in his first campaign at Anfield, it looked as though the Reds were set for a strong period with the Dutchman at the helm. However, the club failed to build upon that and finished fifth this season without winning any trophies.After that disappointment, Liverpool have now decided to sack Slot.
According to Fabrizio Romano, there is already a clear favourite to take over.Anthony Gordon BarcelonaRelatedSpanish Media Drop Strong Verdict as Anthony Gordon Joins Barcelona From NewcastleBy Joshua WaiteLiverpool Statement as Slot SackedIn a short and sweet statement on their official X account, Liverpool confirmed the news. The English club wrote:”Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.
He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.”After such a poor season, in which Liverpool came fifth in the league, made the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup and Champions League, and the fourth round of the League Cup, it will come as no great surprise to see Slot leave.However, it did appear as though he would be backed for at least another season by the club hierarchy. Earlier in May, it was widely understood that he would be given more time, but the possibility of a U-turn could never be ruled out after such a poor campaign.This appears to have then been the case after the end of the season.
understands the main reason was related to Slot’s playing style and not connected to Mohamed Salah’s post in which he took aim at the teams from under the Dutch coach.
