Arne Slot sacked LIVE: Liverpool boss leaves, Andoni Iraola linked, Jurgen Klopp return stance

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SportFootballArne SlotLIVEUpdated just nowLiverpool have confirmed on Saturday that head coach Arne Slot has been sacked after two seasons in charge at AnfieldArne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons in charge (Image: Alex Dodd/Shutterstock)Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot. The news was announced on Saturday after a disappointing season at Anfield.The former Feyenoord boss signed a three-year deal on Merseyside in the summer of 2024 and led the Reds to their 20th league title in his first season in charge.

Liverpool were crowned champions with a month to spare before ending the Premier League campaign 10 points clear of Arsenal, who finished second.However, Slot's second season in charge has been much more difficult with 12 defeats in the league, the worst for 11 years, and the Reds were beaten 20 times in all competitions.Injuries and the loss of form of key players were cited as reasons for the drop-off, but Slot's playing style came under criticism throughout a tough term. Liverpool only saw the club secure Champions League qualification on the final day of the season.Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been installed as the favourite to succeed Slot.

Meanwhile, there will be calls from some for legendary former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to return.Follow live updates on this story in our live blog below...