Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot following fifth-place finish this season

Arne Slot has been sacked as head coach of Liverpool. The Dutchman departs only a year after leading the Reds to their 20th league title, following a disappointing fifth-placed finish in his second season in charge.

Recently-departed Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iroala is the frontrunner to succeed him, Sky Sports News understands.

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.

"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.

"At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.