BOMBSHELL: Liverpool to dismiss Arne Slot

The Dutch coach has been walking on a tightrope for months; patience has run out

Héctor Andreu | 5 Jan 2026 | 14.40
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Liverpool has decided to do without Arne Slot / La Razón
Liverpool has decided to do without Arne Slot / La Razón

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Arne Slot will not continue at the helm of Liverpool beyond this week. The Anfield club has already made the final decision and is preparing for his departure after a season that fell far short of the initial expectations.

The bet on the Dutch coach was born with ambition, investment, and a discourse of immediate reconstruction. However, the team's performance in the Premier League has ultimately condemned a project that never quite took off.

Arne Slot and a Liverpool far from the goal

The arrival of Arne Slot to the Liverpool's bench was accompanied by a historical investment. The club spent nearly 500 million euros on signings with the clear intention of once again dominating the Premier League.

Reality has been very different. Liverpool currently sits in fourth place, far from the top spot and lacking the necessary consistency to compete for the title in England. Defeats in crucial matches and a lack of continuity have generated a progressive strain among the squad, fans, and board. The credit of Arne Slot has been wearing thin week after week.

A team without identity or answers

One of the main criticisms of Arne Slot's work has been the lack of a clear playing identity. Liverpool failed to establish a recognizable style despite the multiple tactical changes.

Defensive inconsistency and a lack of offensive decisiveness recurred throughout the season. Anfield expected a dominant and aggressive team, but the reality was much flatter. The coach tried to adjust pieces, rotate players, and change systems. However, the message failed to resonate, and the team entered a worrying streak within the Premier League.

Liverpool will sack Arne Slot

Constant pressure in England

Managing Liverpool in England involves living with constant pressure. The club not only demands results, but also an ambitious and competitive approach in every match. The 14-point gap from league leaders Arsenal has been decisive. For the board, that margin is unsustainable after the strong investment made last summer.

In this context, Arne Slot became the prime target for not maximizing the potential of a squad designed to compete on all fronts.

The dismissal and the search for an immediate replacement

The departure of Arne Slot will immediately activate Liverpool's machinery. Anfield's offices are already analyzing profiles capable of rebuilding the project in the short term. The goal is clear: to regain competitiveness in the Premier League and prevent the season from turning into an even greater failure. The new coach will have to take on an immediate challenge with no margin for adaptation.

The decision reflects the little patience that exists when results do not align in England, even with coaches who arrive with promising resumes.

Arne Slot, an ending that offers lessons

Arne Slot's tenure at Liverpool sends a clear message. Investment does not guarantee success if there is no solid idea and effective management of the squad. The club is closing a short chapter marked by very high expectations and an inevitable outcome. Now, the focus is on rebuilding trust and redefining the sporting direction.

Liverpool is fed up with mistakes and wants a drastic change to be able to turn the season around and be at the top of the Premier League.

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