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Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him

The Guardian Sport Saturday 30 May 2026, 11:36 UTC By Andy Hunter 1 min read
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Dutchman departs after disappointing title defenceLive reaction: Slot leaves Anfield after two yearsLiverpool have sacked Arne Slot after a troubled Premier League title defence and are likely to turn to Andoni Iraola to replace him. Slot has been dismissed with immediate effect and, Liverpool say, with great reluctance after a review into a season that was overshadowed by the death of Diogo Jota and featured 19 defeats in all competitions. With Champions League qualification secured on the...

Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot after a troubled Premier League title defence and are likely to turn to Andoni Iraola to replace him. Slot has been dismissed with immediate effect and, Liverpool say, with great reluctance after a review into a season that was overshadowed by the death of Diogo Jota and featured 19 defeats in all competitions.

With Champions League qualification secured on the final day, and the Liverpool hierarchy claiming for several months that they backed the Dutch coach, the 47-year-old had expected to remain at the helm.

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