Why Liverpool’s hierarchy changed their mind about sacking Arne Slot revealed
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Liverpool fans will be forgiven for thinking that the news about Arne Slot being sacked was one big joke.There has been no question that, for many months, most supporters wanted a change in the dugout.However, it was constantly being put out into the press that Liverpool were going to keep Slot as their manager for the 2026/27 season.But now the Dutchman has been sacked, an insight into why FSG decided to make a change has been shared, and it ultimately boils down to it being cheaper to change managers than to buy new players. How happy are you that Arne Slot is leaving Liverpool?!
Why did Liverpool wait so long to sack him?Credit: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images Liverpool sacked Arne Slot so they didn’t need to buy a lot of playersLiverpool’s 2025/26 season was a disaster when you consider they were crowned Premier League champions last year.Slot oversaw the joint-most Premier League losses at the club in one season since Brendan Rodgers in 2014/15.Liverpool were also very lucky to get Champions League football, only making it into Europe’s premier competition because there were five places up for grabs, and the teams below them were poor.Now, this lack of improvement means that, as per Alex Crook, the club’s hierarchy changed their mind on keeping their title-winning manager.Crook explained: “LFC hierarchy were determined to stick with Arne Slot but ultimately they felt performance levels were not improving sufficiently and it’s easier to change a manager than a bunch of players.” Is Andoni Iraola the best option to replace Arne Slot? If not, who would you appoint?
Credit: AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images The decision to change managers is a good one, but Liverpool will still probably need to sign a fair few players this summer.With Mohamed Salah and Federico Chiesa both potentially leaving, at least one new winger will be needed.In midfield, Curtis Jones’ likely move to Inter Milan means a new signing in that area will be required.There are also question marks over potential additions at left-back and centre-back now Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate are going.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox