Liverpool's defence of the Premier League title fell a long way short and manager Arne Slot paid the price. Slot's sacking serves as confirmation that the team's performance didn't meet expectations but there's always been a tragic truth just beneath the surface.
The Reds have had to deal with the death of teammate Diogo Jota, who passed away with his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain last July. Football and Liverpool paid their tributes but the depth of loss among the players can't be understood on the outside.
