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And Stuttgart's striker, Ermedin Demirovic, believes the 44-year-old is the best coach in the world.Read the full story here!Sebastian Hoeness has done a great job at Stuttgart(Image: Jürgen Fromme/Getty Images)Today16:17 BSTLiverpool want appointment before World CupIt seems as though we may discover Liverpool's next head coach sooner rather than later.That's because The Guardian are reporting the Reds want their search for Arne Slot's successor wrapped up before the World Cup kicks off next week.Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner to fill the Anfield vacancy after deciding to leave Bournemouth and will hold talks with Liverpool this week.(Image: Maynard Manyowa/Getty Images)Today15:46 BSTEnrique staying putParis Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed confidence that Lus Enrique will remain the club's manager.Enrique has been touted for a Premier League job and there is now a high-profile vacancy at Anfield.But Al-Khelaifi didn't sound like a man concerned about losing his manager as he celebrated a second straight Champions League triumph."He's the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I'm really confident, and it's all about the project," Al-Khelaifi told TNT Sports. "And he is the best one for the project."Read the full story here.PSG manager Luis Enrique celebrates victory with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi(Image: Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)Today15:16 BSTICYMI: Slot in Milan frameArne Slot has emerged as a frontrunner to take charge at AC Milan following his exit from Liverpool.According to the Daily Mail, the Dutchman is already being considered as a leading candidate for the Milan job.Il Rossoneri are hunting for a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri after dismissing the Italian following their 2-1 defeat to Cagliari last Sunday - a result that cost the club their place in next season's Champions League.Read the full story here.Arne Slot(Image: Paul Ellis/AFP)Today14:50 BSTEx-Liverpool star backs Iraola appointmentFormer Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has admitted he is "very excited" that Andoni Iraola is the outright favourite to replace Arne Slot as he threw his weight behind the coach getting the job."Very excited if Iraola gets the Liverpool job," Collymore, who made 81 appearances for the Reds, said on X.

Good luck Mister!"Read the full story here.(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today14:25 BSTGravenberch pays tribute to SlotContent cannot be displayed without consentToday14:08 BSTWho is Sebastian Hoeness?Another candidate for the Liverpool job is Sebastian Hoeness.The Stuttgart manager, who's the new nephew of ex-Bayern Munich player and former president Uli Hoeness, has done an excellent job with the Bundesliga club.In just over three years in charge, Hoeness has taken Stuttgart from a relegation play-off to being Champions League regulars.They've also won the DFB Pokal under the 44-year-old and reached the final this season.His football is akin to Jurgen Klopp's 'heavy metal' that many fans are crying out for.Sebastian Hoeness is seen by some bookies as the second favourite for the job(Image: SNS Group)Today13:26 BSTWhat about Sage?Manchester City star Rayan Cherki hailed Liverpool-linked head coach Pierre Sage as a 'genius' as the Reds hunt for a replacement for Arne Slot.Current RC Lens boss Sage, whom Cherki knows from his time at Olympique Lyonnais, is reportedly among those on that shortlist, alongside Andoni Iraola and Sebastian Hoeness.The 47-year-old Frenchman steered Lens to their first-ever Coupe de France trophy and secured a runners-up finish in Ligue 1, earning a Champions League berth.Read the full story here.(Image: Getty Images)Today12:40 BSTICYMI: Carragher responds to Slot's sackingJamie Carragher has admitted he was surprised at the timing of Liverpool's decision to sack Arne Slot and given his verdict on Andoni Iraola potentially taking over.The former defender believes there is blame to be issued across the Reds' hierarchy and playing squad following their poor Premier League title defence.He told Sky Sports: "I was surprised, a lot that has been coming out of the club was that the manager was saying."Arne Slot was saying that in his press conferences, he was close to appointing a coach, so there's no way the club has sanctioned that if he thought he wasn't going to be in charge.I think it's sudden, caught everyone off guard including Arne Slot."Read the full story here.(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Today11:42 BSTManaging Liverpool: Iraola editionJust a year on from winning the Premier League, Arne Slot has been ousted by Liverpool.While not an entirely shocking outcome considering the Reds' form this season, it does mean the club are in for an even bigger summer than first thought.If Iraola does become Liverpool's 23rd manager in their storied history, he's going to have to make some major decisions.From replacing star names to building a squad capable of challenging on several fronts while reinstating an identity on the pitch, we take a look at what the Reds' potential next manager needs to do.Read the full story here.(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Today10:42 BSTVan Dijk breaks players' silenceVirgil van Dijk has become the first Liverpool player to post on social media since Arne Slot was sacked."We'll never forget winning the Premier League in our first season together," Van Dijk wrote on Instagram."Thank you, Trainer, and best of luck to you and your family in the future."Today09:54 BSTSlot already lined up for next jobArne Slot has emerged as a frontrunner to take charge at AC Milan following his exit from Liverpool.According to the Daily Mail, the Dutchman is already being considered as a leading candidate for the Milan job.Il Rossoneri are hunting for a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri after dismissing the Italian following their 2-1 defeat to Cagliari last Sunday - a result that cost the club their place in next season's Champions League.Read the full story here.(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Today09:27 BSTCarragher reacts to Slot's sackingJamie Carragher has spoken to Sky Sports this morning and given his reaction to Liverpool sacking Arne Slot."I was surprised, a lot that has been coming out of the club was that the manager was saying. Andoni Iraola is widely tipped to take the reins after his departure from Bournemouth.While many Liverpool supporters agree with the decision to part ways with Slot, the Dutch media have been less forgiving.De Telegraaf accused the Reds of "throwing their own culture overboard," lambasting them for turning into a "hire and fire" club.Read the full story here.(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)Today08:38 BSTICYMI: Slot releases statementArne Slot issued a statement immediately after being sacked by Liverpool.As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, he said: "It's been an amazing ride together with Liverpool, I am so grateful that we were able to win the league last season."Read the full story here.(Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Today07:52 BSTBookies suspend odds on IraolaMultiple bookmakers have suspended betting on Andoni Iraola becoming the next Liverpool manager.The ex-Bourmemouth boss is the clear frontrunner to succeed Arne Slot.According to Betfair, Iraola was as short as 1/5 before the market was suspended.A spokesperson commented: "The appointment of reported long-time target Andoni Iraola at Liverpool may be edging closer as betting has been suspended on the 43-year-old to replace Arne Slot at Anfield after Slot's exit was confirmed on Saturday."This comes after a flurry of bets with Iraola having previously been 1/5 to take charge."(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)Today07:29 BSTPSG president issues Enrique contract updateParis Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed confidence that Lus Enrique will remain the club's manager, on the same day that the Liverpool job became available."He's the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I'm really confident, and it's all about the project," Al-Khelaifi told TNT Sports.

I thought he should have got another year for what he did in his first season. A bit of player power, speaking to the owners, speaking to the people in charge and they will have said their piece - they're not really enjoying the football, maybe feeling Slot isn't the guy to take them forward."You have to be very careful listening to the players too much because a lot of them have their own motives at heart and they're not thinking about what's best for the team."But we've got to this point now and it's a case of 'okay, what happens next?'."30th May17:40 BSTAndoni Iraola 'in talks' with three other clubsAndoni Iraola has been identified as a potential replacement for Arne Slot - but Liverpool may have to fight off many other teams for his signature.The Spaniard was quickly labelled as one of the favourites after Slot's time at Anfield was ended.