Arne Slot's spell at Liverpool came to an abrupt end after a season that delivered just 20 defeats across all competitions, a tally that placed the club among the most unsuccessful campaigns in recent memory.
The Dutch coach arrived with a reputation for high‑intensity pressing, yet his version of gegenpressing never took hold, leaving the side more pedestrian and less incisive than under his predecessor.
The Tactical Identity Eroded
Key figures in the squad, from established veterans to recent signings such as Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, found the new system difficult to adapt to, and several players appeared to regress under the Dutchman's guidance.
Social media became a battleground, with Mohamed Salah openly questioning the approach, while supporters voiced their frustration night after night.
The dressing room grew uneasy, and the fanbase demanded a change, culminating in a collective call for a new direction.