Liverpool latest: Arne Slot sack timeline as he reveals reason for Andy Robertson's exit

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The Reds will enter the match with a feeling of melancholy, aware that another icon of Jurgen Klopp's legendary Premier League and Champions League-winning squad will be departing at the end of the season.Andy Robertson devastated supporters when he announced on Thursday night that he is to exit Anfield after nearly nine years this summer. The experienced full-back was pivotal for Klopp but has fallen out of favour under Arne Slot.His exit follows other key figures of Liverpool's triumphs leaving the club in recent times.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageToday's Liverpool news sees the under-pressure Slot receive an update regarding his future from club chiefs. Elsewhere, Robertson's motive for leaving has been disclosed.Update on Slot's futureDespite Liverpool faltering in the Premier League, and their Champions League prospects hanging by a thread following PSG's 2-0 victory in Paris on Tuesday, the Reds are not believed to be contemplating removing Slot from his position.According to The Telegraph, key figures within Fenway Sports Group believe the former Feyenoord manager deserves to retain his role heading into next season.

If the ownership sees that gap to Villa or United stretch, I worry for the manager's position."Robertson's reason for leavingSlot has shed light on precisely why Robertson has chosen to depart Liverpool this summer. Explaining Robertson's impending departure, Slot said: "He has won everything here, really loves this club, it has been a great nine years at the club."But we saw this season he didn't play as much as he used to and as a result of that he is leaving.