Liverpool 'make Arne Slot sack decision' after Mohamed Salah exit

Liverpool have reportedly made a decision on Arne Slot's future following Mohamed Salah's exit announcement. The Egyptian revealed his intention to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, despite still having another year left on his contract.

Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 and has established himself as one of the Merseysiders' best-ever players, having won everything there is to win during his nine-year stint. His departure represents the end of an era for the 20-time Premier League champions, who are also said to be throwing their full weight behind current boss Slot.

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That's according to The Independent, who claim that the Reds hierarchy don't have any current plans to sack Slot, and aren't said to be exploring alternative managers at the moment. The Dutchman won the league during his first season in charge, but has faced heavy criticism this season after a string of disappointing results.

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It's claimed in the report that the Liverpool bigwigs are prepared to back Slot, as they believe several mitigating factors have contributed to their underwhelming campaign. The tragic death of Diogo Jota in the summer came amidst an ongoing rebuild, with Liverpool bringing a number of new faces into the dressing room.

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There was a spell earlier in the season when it looked as if Slot might've been teetering on the edge, but results have stabilised somewhat and Liverpool are well placed to secure Champions League football next season. They currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, which will almost certainly be enough to see them into the 2026/27 League Phase.

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When next season rolls around, Liverpool will start it without Salah in the squad, with the 33-year-old having agreed a deal to end his contract early at the end of the current campaign. In a social media post, Salah said: "Hello everyone, unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

"I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, this people would become part of my life. Liverpool is not just a football club, it's a passion it's a history. It's a spirit. I can't explain the words to anyone not part of this club."

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"We celebrated victory, we won the most important trophies and we fought together through the hardest time in our life. I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the team-mates past and present.

"And to the fans: I don't have enough words, the support you showed me through the best time of my career and you stood by me in the toughest times."

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