Slot sacked with Iraola frontrunner for Liverpool job

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A Liverpool statement announcing Slot's exit read: "That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying."The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and - most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves - successful. Also See: Liverpool news and transfer latest Stream the Premier League with no contract Download the Sky Sports App Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp "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." Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies.

The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and - most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves - successful."As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field."From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Slot said only two weeks ago that he had "every reason" to believe he would still be Liverpool boss next season "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."He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch Slot's final interview as Liverpool head coach "As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach."Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield."Analysis: Style of play key to decisionSky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor:"It is a surprise, because a lot of the chat from Liverpool in recent weeks has been about their full support for the manager moving forward and effectively that he would be in charge at the start of next season."Slot told us himself that he was involved in planning as regards recruitment over this summer period as well."The first thing to acknowledge is that from what I'm hearing from inside Liverpool, this is a decision that's been taken with enormous reluctance because nobody at the club underestimates what Slot has achieved or the manner in which he conducted himself."On a human level, it probably seems a little bit unfair for a manager to lose his job a year after delivering a Premier League title as well.