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The odds on the next Liverpool manager following the sacking of Arne Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot
Arne Slot has been sacked(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
The early favourites for the Liverpool job following the sacking of Arne Slot
Sacking decision: Liverpool officially parted ways with Arne Slot following a frustrating 2025/26 campaign that saw the club finish in fifth place. Although the Reds managed to scrape into Champions League qualification, a trophy-less season combined with a palpable sense that the team's identity was stagnating forced the club's leadership to act.
Slot's record: Slot leaves Merseyside with a highly polarised legacy, having guided Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title during the 2024/25 debut season after succeeding Jurgen Klopp. However, his second year unravelled due to a severe injury crisis, a lack of integration among summer signings, and a fallout with departing icon Mohamed Salah.
Club's statement: The Reds noted that "the process to appoint a successor is underway." While the decision was reportedly made with great reluctance, the hierarchy expressed their appreciation by stating: "He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation."
Andoni Iraola (8/11 favourite): The former Bournemouth boss has emerged as the clear odds-on frontrunner for the vacancy after announcing his departure from the Cherries. Iraola, who guided Bournemouth to a historic sixth-place finish, maintains a strong relationship with Reds sporting director Richard Hughes.
Sebastian Hoeness (5/1): The Stuttgart manager is currently the second favourite after overseeing an impressive rebuild in the Bundesliga. His profile as a modern, proactive German coach who excels at player development fits the FSG mould, though pulling him away from a contract that runs until 2028 could prove difficult.
Oliver Glasner (6/1): The now ex-Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner finds himself in the conversation after a stellar spell in south London. His tactical flexibility and proven pedigree in European competitions make him an attractive, Premier League-proven candidate.
Julian Nagelsmann (13/2): The Germany boss is an alluring, elite option for the Reds as they hunt for a world-class replacement. Nagelsmann brings immense top-tier experience from his time at Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, offering the type of structural authority Liverpool appear to have lacked.
Luis Enrique (8/1): The PSG manager is another high-profile name heavily circulating among bookmakers. His possession-based philosophy and extensive track record of managing superstar egos could provide the steady, authoritative hand needed to transition the squad into its next era.
Jurgen Klopp (9/1): The former Reds boss is short odds for an emotional return to the Anfield dugout. While highly unlikely given his departure two years ago, bookmakers are refusing to rule out a romantic rescue mission to restore the identity he originally built.
*Odds according to bet365 and correct at the time of writing
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