BREAKING: Andoni Iraola leading candidate to replace Arne Slot as next Liverpool boss
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SportFootballLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola is the frontrunner to succeed sacked Arne Slot as Liverpool boss after leaving BournemouthFormer Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has emerged as the leading candidate to replace the sacked Arne Slot as new boss of Liverpool.The Reds confirmed on Saturday afternoon Slot has been relieved of his duties after two years at the helm following a dismal defence of the Premier League title that was won in dominant fashion last season after succeeding Jurgen Klopp in charge.Liverpool finished a disappointing fifth in the final Champions League qualification berth and lost 20 times in all competitions, while the style of play under Slot was increasingly criticised by supporters with notable unrest on occasion inside Anfield.Iraola confirmed last month he would leave Bournemouth at the end of season and led the Cherries to a Europa League berth by finishing sixth.The 43-year-old Spaniard was appointed three years ago at Bournemouth by current Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes after previous stints at AEK Larnaca in Cyprus and Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano in Spain.Since announcing his departure from the South Coast side, Iraola has been linked with a number of clubs including AC Milan and Crystal Palace.But the suggestion has lingered Iraola has been waiting to determine his next move in the hope the Liverpool job could become available.The Reds have already started the process of seeking a new manager with a particular emphasis on appointing someone who best fits their preferred playing style.They have drawn up a shortlist which is believed to also include Sebastian Hoeness of Stuttgart and Pierre Sage of Lens and are keen to make an appointment as early as conceivably possible to give Slot's successor time to assess and prepare the squad for the new campaign.Slot is unlikely to be the only departure with the Dutchman expected to be followed by a number of his coaching staff.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot