Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.<\/p>\n
Fans turned on the Dutchman after a number of poor performances \u2013 the team lost 19 times this season \u2013 and there was some disharmony in the dressing room with Mohamed Salah the most outspoken.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However, it is understood the decision has been taken based on what they believe is the best chance of moving forward and the club\u2019s hierarchy feel the team needs to evolve again towards a more aggressive, front-foot, urgent style of football.<\/p>\n
That reflects comments made by Salah in a social media post earlier this month when he called for a return to the “heavy metal football” played under predecessor Jurgen Klopp.<\/p>\n
Liverpool insist the desire for a change of style should not be viewed as a criticism of Slot, whose calibre as one of Europe\u2019s leading coaches should not be doubted.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.”<\/p>\n
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