Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot, ending his two-season tenure at the club, as reported by the source. The decision comes after a spectacular collapse from the heights of the 2024-25 Premier League title to a second season marked by four league defeats, early exits from domestic cups, and a humiliating 4-0 aggregate Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain. According to the report, a strained relationship with star player Mohamed Salah and a social media post by several key players expressing support for Slot played a role in the club's decision.

The 84-point triumph that preceded the tumble

Slot’s first season at Anfield was nothing short of brilliant. As the source notes, Liverpool finished with 84 points — 10 more than runners-up Arsenal — and secured a record-tying 20th league title in the 2024-25 campaign. The team appeared to have found a successor to Jürgen Klopp with relative ease , and expectations for a dynasty were high .

Yet the second season unravelled with alarming speed. the same squad that had dominated domestically began to slump, losing four league matches and exiting the Carabao Cup and FA Cup before the Champions League drubbing by PSG. The source describes the quarterfinal defeat as “the final nail in the coffin.” Liverpool’s inability to sustain momentum echoes the post-title struggles of other Premier League champions, such as Leicester City in 2017 and Chelsea in 2015, where a single season of success was followed by a sharp decline.

Salah’s rift and a social media post that turned the tide

According to the source, Slot’s relationship with Mohamed Salah — the club’s talismanic forward — became “tumultuous” during the second season. While the report does not detail the specific causes, the tension clearly contributed to the team’s poor form and the board’s eventual decision.

Equally intriguing is the role of a social media post that reportedly showed support for Slot from several key players. The source suggests that this public display may have backfired, prompting the club’s hierarchy to move decisively. the exact content of the post and the identity of the players involved remain unclear, but it raises questions about how much influence player sentiment carries in managerial decisions at elite clubs.

Andoni Iraola: The Europa League ticket from Bournemouth

Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Slot. As the source notes,Iraola guided Bournemouth to the Europa League for the first time in the club’s history, a remarkable achievement that has made him one of the most sought-after managers in Europe.

Iraola’s appointment would represent a bold move by Liverpool’s hierarchy. The Basque coach is known for his high-pressing, attacking style at Bournemouth — a philosophy that aligns with Anfield’s traditions. However, the step up from a mid-table Premier League club to a title-chasing giant like Liverpool is significant, and the source stops short of confirming any deal.. If appointed, Iraola would face the immediate challenge of reintegrating a squad that appears fractured behind the scenes.

What the source doesn't say: Slot’s side and the boardroom calculus

The source provides only the club’s perspective and the brief quote from Slot expressing gratitude. Several key questions remain unanswered. First,what exactly led to the rift with Salah? Was it tactical disagreements, contract negotiations, or personal friction? Second, the social media post by players — was it genuine support or a calculated move? And third, how did the board weigh Slot’s first-season success against the second-season collapse? Without these details, the story remains incomplete.

The report also lacks comment from Slot’s camp. His expression of gratitude was met with a “lukewarm reception” from fans, per the source, but Slot’s broader assessment of what went wrong has not been published. Similarly, the club’s official statement on the reasons for dismissal is absent. This leaves room for further reporting on the internal dynamics at Anfield.