• Liverpool has sacked manager Arne Slot after a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.
• Slot won the league title in his debut season but failed to defend it effectively.
• The club has begun the search for a new coach, with reports linking Andoni Iraola.

Liverpool Football Club has confirmed the departure of head coach Arne Slot following a disappointing season where the team finished fifth in the Premier League, a significant drop from their title-winning season. Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp in 2024, initially made a strong impression by leading the team to the Premier League title in his first year, but this season saw a struggle for Champions League qualification, along with the failure to secure domestic cup success, marking a stark contrast to the previous year, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, Reuters, and South China Morning Post.

In an official statement, Liverpool expressed their gratitude for Slot's contributions, emphasizing that his leadership during difficult times, including the loss of player Diogo, showcased his character. The club acknowledged that appointing Slot was a "difficult decision" but concluded that a new direction was necessary for future success. The club's owners noted, “The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC... has been significant, meaningful, and – most importantly – successful,” highlighting the complexities of the decision, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, Reuters, and South China Morning Post.

As the club begins its search for a successor, former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as a potential candidate, following his successful first season in charge where he led Bournemouth to a sixth-place finish and Europa League qualification. The club's decisions reflect a desire to regain competitive footing and continue the legacy of success established in recent seasons, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, Reuters, and South China Morning Post.