Liverpool dismiss Arne Slot after season review led by Hughes

Liverpool Football Club dismissed manager Arne Slot. The dismissal followed a review of Liverpool's troubled season. The review was led by Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, the CEO of football at Fenway Sports Group.

Liverpool players broke their silence on the sacking. Defender Virgil van Dijk led the group in paying tribute to Slot.

Two key names have not yet posted comments. Their silence contrasts with the immediate player statements.

The sacking occurs one year after Liverpool's Premier League title triumph. Slot's removal therefore follows a period that began with that championship.

The season review identified issues that prompted the club to act. Hughes and Edwards were tasked with evaluating the campaign before the decision. Liverpool's next steps remain to be announced.