Liverpool part company with head coach Slot

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Updated / Saturday, 30 May 2026 12:40 Arne Slot has left Anfield Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title. Sources insist the decision was taken with "enormous reluctance", admitting it does not feel entirely fair to dispense with a coach who won only the club's second league title in 30 years.

However, it is understood the decision has been taken based on what they believe is the best chance of moving forward and the club’s hierarchy feel the team needs to evolve again towards a more aggressive, front-foot, urgent style of football. Liverpool insist the desire for a change of style should not be viewed as a criticism of Slot, whose calibre as one of Europe’s leading coaches should not be doubted.

"Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way," said a statement. "He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation." Watch the Champions League final, PSG v Arsenal, on Saturday from 4pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.