Salah called for a return to \u201cheavy metal football\u201d<\/a>, referring to Klopp\u2019s high-energy style of play, in a perceived dig at Slot\u2019s more cautious approach.<\/p>\nThat post was liked by multiple members of the Liverpool squad.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not surprised,\u201d former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard told TNT Sports. \u201cI\u2019m gutted for Arne Slot because in his first year, he did an incredible job.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking the reins from the great Jurgen Klopp, that was a tough task and big shoes to fill. I think he did it seamlessly. It\u2019s very difficult to win the Premier League, and I know that more than most.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite their troubles, it had been reported that Slot would be handed a stay of execution after securing Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n
\u2018Different approach\u2019<\/p>\n
However, the club\u2019s owners, the American-based Fenway Sports Group, have succumbed to fan pressure to axe the former Feyenoord boss.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team\u2019s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction,\u201d the club said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cArne 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liverpool added that \u201cthe process to appoint a successor is under way\u201d.<\/p>\n
Many fans were keen for the return of Xabi Alonso to Anfield, but the club\u2019s former midfielder will instead take charge of Chelsea next season.<\/p>\n
Iraola\u2019s stock is high after an 18-game unbeaten league run to finish the campaign in sixth, just three points behind Liverpool despite vastly inferior resources.<\/p>\n
The Spaniard also worked together with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously held a similar role at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Slot ultimately paid for failing to get a return on Liverpool\u2019s huge investment last summer.<\/p>\n
British transfer record signing Alexander Isak was beset by fitness problems, while Florian Wirtz struggled with the transition to the Premier League after a $225 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n
Slot, though, also had to deal with emotional turmoil caused by the death of forward Diogo Jota in a car accident in July.<\/p>\n
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