The 47-year-old football specialist from the Netherlands led Liverpool to the championship title in his first season, but this year the team settled for 5th place. Over the season, the Liverpool team collected only 60 points, which is the worst result since the 2015-2016 season. The team lagged behind the English champions London Arsenal by as many as 25 points.
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“It was a difficult decision for us. Arne’s contribution to Liverpool’s activities was significant, important, and most importantly – victorious,” said the club owner Fenway Sports Group in a statement. “From our first meeting, it was clear that he not only takes responsibility, he seeks it.”
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It is stated that the main candidate to become the new Liverpool strategist is the Spaniard Andoni Iraola, who recently left Bournemouth.
