'I spoke to Arne Slot after he was sacked by Liverpool – he showed his true feelings towards FSG'
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Arne Slot's reaction to being dismissed by Liverpool and his potential next job have emergedArne Slot was blindsided by his Liverpool sacking but harbours no grudge towards FSG, it has been claimed. Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan has claimed the day of his sacking was like was "an absolute thunder in a clear blue sky" for Slot.He told talkSPORT: "I spoke to him briefly on the Sunday as well, and I think he was still recovering from the absolute blow that this was." Van der Kraan added that Slot "wasn't bitter" towards club owners FSG over their change of direction, with Andoni Iraola set to take his place.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageIn an open letter to fans in the Liverpool Echo, Slot said winning the Premier League title was "beyond special". That is something I cherish."Slot said winning the title was "even more meaningful" because fans were able to share in the celebrations as the 2020 title success came during the pandemic.Van der Kraan added that Slot could soon return to work in a very different role as the Netherlands' national team boss after the World Cup.
It is understood Iraola wants to bring assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, analyst Tom Webber and fitness coach Pablo de la Torre with him.The appointment is in line with the club's desire to move back towards a more aggressive, front-foot, urgent style of football, which they lost during Slot's second season and which ultimately cost him his job.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.