Dutchman Slot fell on his sword last weekend when Liverpool decided to sack him following an end-of-season review into what was ultimately deemed an unacceptable fall from grace. With the defending 2025 Premier League champions suffering an almighty drop-off, club overlords, FSG, simply felt they had no other choice but to sack the Dutchman.

Arne Slot was blindsided by his Liverpool sacking but harbours no grudge towards FSG, it has been claimed. The Dutchman was axed last weekend, 12 months on from winning only the club's second title in 35 years after a pitiful defence ended with them stumbling to a fifth-placed finish.

Andoni Iraola left his role at Bournemouth at the end of the season and takes over at Liverpool in place of Arne Slot.

Liverpool are targeting a surprise move for a relegated Premier League star as part of Andoni Iraola's summer rebuild. Iraola's arrival as Liverpool's new manager following the dismissal of Arne Slot is believed to be imminent,

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