Dutch media slam Liverpool for sacking Arne Slot and direct blame at three players
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SportFootballLiverpool FCDutch media have made their thoughts clear about Liverpool's decision to sack Arne SlotLiverpool have been accused of abandoning their culture following the sacking of Arne Slot. Andoni Iraola is widely tipped to take the reins after his departure from Bournemouth.While many Liverpool supporters agree with the decision to part ways with Slot, the Dutch media have been less forgiving.
De Telegraaf accused the Reds of "throwing their own culture overboard," lambasting them for turning into a "hire and fire" club.Voetbal International described it as a "premature end to a period that began with so much promise." They acknowledged that while Slot had cemented legendary status in his debut campaign, his second year was plagued by alarming inconsistency.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! They highlighted Salah's "frontal attack" following the draw at Leeds, adding that his "authority had been undermined."Sympathy was also expressed over the circumstances Slot faced heading into what turned out to be his final campaign at the club.
That echoes sentiments Salah expressed in a social media post earlier this month, in which he called for a return to the "heavy metal football" played under Jurgen Klopp.Iraola was already among the bookmakers' frontrunners even before Slot's dismissal, with Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann and PSG boss Luis Enrique also featuring prominently in the odds.In a statement, owners Fenway Sports Group said: "That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying."We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool's 20th league title."That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. 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.