Why have we done this now when Alonso was there. Who’s making these decisions
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Maybe he’d like to be blamed for the things that he is actually responsible for?
Besides failing on the pitch, I think a lot more will come out about the players not being happy with him, his methods, his attitude or his backroom staff…
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Because Hughes and Edwards didn’t want Alonso.
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https://x.com/i/status/2060679926349529561
It is done.
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I thought one of the reason’s Arne was brought in was because it was thought he could add an element of control and reduce injuries through dialling back a smidge on Jurgens system.
So I am a little surprised that, if this news is true, that we are bringing in Iraola as that would suggest a full reversal rather than simply swapping out Arne for another possession based manager such as Alonso?
hope Robbo hasnt cleared out his locker just yet…
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Yeah, it’s a sad end to someone who guided us to no 20.
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I’m fucking furious. If they’d done this a week ago, we’d have had a clear run at Alonso. It’s absolutely farcical.
If we end up with Iraola I’ll be optimistic and get behind him, but we can’t pretend it isn’t a massive, massive gamble.
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stay strong mate, you’ll get through it…
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Given the injury record we had this season while playing with absolutely zero intensity it seems there is a middle ground between full throttle and take 3 days a week off that we need to find.
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Like @Sweeting said, Alonso must have not been under consideration. It’s the only way this timing makes sense.
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Also, as per the club statement, they’d better know exactly who the next coach is. If this is the start of a search, then Edwards and Hughes can follow him out of the door as well.
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But I don’t understand why?
He has managed a similar size club, won silverware (in a league usually won by Bayern), plays a fairly entertaining style of possession based football. Has coached several of our players already and has demonstrated tactical flexibility in his set ups.
Is it because he would be viewed as a fan favourite and therefore present a challenge to the dynamics of how the club is intended to be run?
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In a joint statement, Liverpool’s ownership penned:
“That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful.
“As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
“From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens.
“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.
“We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title.
“That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.
“He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.
“As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge that his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come.
“Nevertheless, the conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team’s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.
“Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield.”
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Let’s just wait and see who it turns out to be. We have time to find a good solution.
I love the phrase “change of direction” btw
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Starting to wonder if it’s Alonso himself that wasn’t interested in coming. Just speculating.
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