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Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title

Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot at the end of his second season in charge and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Key attacker for Germany Wirtz is set to be a starter and key piece of the German young attack at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Wirtz is making his World Cup debut in 2026 after an ACL injury left him out of the 2022 tournament, set to start alongside Jamal Musiala as an attacking midfielder. After an underwhelming first season with Liverpool, he is looking to rebound at the World Cup, earning six goals and six assists in 44 appearances between UCL and league play. However, with the help of his technical attacking partners and an abundance of playmakers around him, he is likely to see numerous chances at goal contributions during the World Cup. With a weaker group stage to take part in, Wirtz could see a great tournament, although this will heavily depend on how far the team makes it in the competition.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'He should be able to speak!' - Florian Wirtz reveals why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah Instagram post that aimed veiled dig at Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has defended his decision to endorse Mohamed Salah's controversial social media post, which was widely in...

MAY 23 • goal

'He should be able to speak!' - Florian Wirtz reveals why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah Instagram post that aimed veiled dig at Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Is Arne Slot's time up?! Wretched Reds routed by Ollie Watkins & Co. despite best efforts of teenager Rio Ngumoha

Liverpool's disastrous title defence hit a new low on Friday night as they were thumped by Champions League-bound Aston Villa to put their o...

MAY 15 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Is Arne Slot's time up?! Wretched Reds routed by Ollie Watkins & Co. despite best efforts of teenager Rio Ngumoha

Available off bench Wirtz (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against Aston Villa.

Impact Wirtz was initially listed as doubtful, but the playmaker has been deemed fit enough to make the bench and could see minutes if the Reds need a boost in the final third as the game goes on. Wirtz was on a run of 11 straight starts in all competitions before missing the 1-1 draw against Chelsea over the last weekend, tallying one goal and two assists over that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Aston Villa Wirtz (illness) remains a doubt for Friday's clash against Aston Villa after being placed on antibiotics for a stomach infection, according to coach Arne Slot. "Florian, let's see...

Impact Wirtz had missed Saturday's clash against Chelsea due to a stomach infection after attempting to train earlier in the week before his condition worsened, and the continued use of antibiotics suggests he has not yet fully recovered. The German playmaker had started Liverpool's last 11 matches across all competitions before the illness struck, contributing one goal, two assists and 30 chances created in that span, making his availability for the Aston Villa fixture a matter of real importance for the Reds heading into the final stretch of the season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz misses Liverpool's game against Chelsea because of stomach infection

Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz has missed Saturday’s game against Chelsea because of a stomach bug

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Illness rules him out Wirtz is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Chelsea due to illness, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.

Impact Wirtz's absence is an untimely blow for Liverpool heading into a high-stakes fixture, with Rio Ngumoha stepping into the starting lineup in his place. The club will hope the illness proves short-lived enough to have their key attacking midfielder available again for the remaining fixtures of the campaign, with Liverpool unable to afford any further disruptions at this stage of the season. Wirtz started the last 11 games across all competitions for Liverpool, contributing one goal, two assists and 30 chances created in that span.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arne Slot calms Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz injury fears as Liverpool boss provides hopeful Alexander Isak update

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a significant triple injury boost ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, confirmin...

MAY 8 • goal

Arne Slot calms Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz injury fears as Liverpool boss provides hopeful Alexander Isak update

Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool: Kobbie Mainoo to the rescue! Homegrown hero celebrates new contract in style to get Amad Diallo and Senne Lammens out of jail and secure Champions League return

Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal of the season to hand Manchester United a satisfying but hard-fought 3-2 win over Liverpool which booked...

MAY 3 • goal

Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool: Kobbie Mainoo to the rescue! Homegrown hero celebrates new contract in style to get Amad Diallo and Senne Lammens out of jail and secure Champions League return

Liverpool player ratings vs Man Utd: Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister among Reds flops as another standout Dominik Szoboszlai display goes to waste

Liverpool lost out in a topsy-turvy game against Manchester United on Sunday, suffering a 3-2 defeat despite launching a second-half comebac...

MAY 3 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Man Utd: Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister among Reds flops as another standout Dominik Szoboszlai display goes to waste

Why Liverpool may have to wait two more years to see Florian Wirtz 'at his best' as Arne Slot explains 'the beauty' of £116m transfer

Arne Slot believes Florian Wirtz is already an elite performer but insists Liverpool supporters may need patience before seeing the playmake...

MAY 1 • goal

Why Liverpool may have to wait two more years to see Florian Wirtz 'at his best' as Arne Slot explains 'the beauty' of £116m transfer

Jurgen Klopp insists Florian Wirtz has 'shown how good he can be in difficult season' as he backs Liverpool star for 'fantastic' World Cup with Germany

Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Germany's Florian Wirtz to become one of the defining figures of the upcoming World Cup in North...

APRIL 29 • goal

Jurgen Klopp insists Florian Wirtz has 'shown how good he can be in difficult season' as he backs Liverpool star for 'fantastic' World Cup with Germany

Virgil van Dijk 'not worried' about four-goal Alexander Isak as Liverpool expect £125m striker to deliver on historic price tag

Virgil van Dijk has insisted he has no concerns regarding Alexander Isak's slow start to life at Liverpool after the striker finally broke h...

APRIL 26 • goal

Virgil van Dijk 'not worried' about four-goal Alexander Isak as Liverpool expect £125m striker to deliver on historic price tag

Nets late Saturday Wirtz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Wirtz scored the dagger goal during the final minutes of Saturday's win, a beautiful volley off the post and in. It's been a difficult first season in England for Wirtz, but his talent has shone through on plenty of occasions, and he still seems poised as one of the best in the league in the coming seasons.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are Merseyside immortals! Reds legends stand tall to storm Hill Dickinson Stadium and secure dramatic derby-day victory

Liverpool moved seven points clear in the race for a top-five finish in the Premier League as a last-gasp Virgil van Dijk goal secured a 2-1...

APRIL 19 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are Merseyside immortals! Reds legends stand tall to storm Hill Dickinson Stadium and secure dramatic derby-day victory

Liverpool player ratings vs Paris Saint-Germain: Arne Slot gets it all wrong again! Coach's Alexander Isak gamble backfires badly as Hugo Ekitike's injury compounds a miserable Champions League exit for the Reds

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembe...

APRIL 14 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Paris Saint-Germain: Arne Slot gets it all wrong again! Coach's Alexander Isak gamble backfires badly as Hugo Ekitike's injury compounds a miserable Champions League exit for the Reds

Assists for opener Wirtz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Fulham.

Impact Wirtz provided one assist for the opening goal during Saturday's win, setting up youngster Rio Ngumoha with a nice ball to open the scoring. The attacking midfielder got off to a slow start with Liverpool, but he's been excellent of late and is continuing to improve. With a more consistent system, Wirtz could be a lethal attacking option moving forward.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham: Unleash Mohamed Salah AND Rio Ngumoha against PSG! Reds wingers prove their worth as Arne Slot's side boost Champions League hopes

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah may have scored on his first appearance at Anfield since announcing he'll be leaving the club at the end of t...

APRIL 11 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham: Unleash Mohamed Salah AND Rio Ngumoha against PSG! Reds wingers prove their worth as Arne Slot's side boost Champions League hopes

Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Out of the Premier League title race

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Is Arne Slot’s Time Up? Winners, Losers After Man City's FA Cup Rout of Liverpool

Pep Guardiola insisted last month that Real Madrid were not his biggest rivals during his time at Manchester City, instead giving that parti...

APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

Is Arne Slot’s Time Up? Winners, Losers After Man City's FA Cup Rout of Liverpool

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If recent reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. Howev...

APRIL 6 • goal

From Crystal Palace to Europe's creator-in-chief: How Michael Olise became 'the best winger in the world' at Bayern Munich

Liverpool player ratings vs Man City: Another embarrassment for Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have shockers in FA Cup exit

Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on ma...

APRIL 4 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Man City: Another embarrassment for Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have shockers in FA Cup exit

Mohamed Salah's farewell tour starts now - but departing legend must rediscover old magic to ensure long Liverpool goodbye doesn't fall flat

There was always a chance that Liverpool would announce a high-profile departure during the international break and, just three days after t...

APRIL 2 • goal

Mohamed Salah's farewell tour starts now - but departing legend must rediscover old magic to ensure long Liverpool goodbye doesn't fall flat

VIDEO: Ricardo Quaresma picks Lamine Yamal ahead of both Kylian Mbappe & Erling Haaland as he decides between world's top players

Portugal cult hero Ricardo Quaresma has made his feelings clear on the debate over who is the current best player in the world. The former w...

MARCH 31 • goal

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