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Nicolas Jackson is expected to be given the opportunity to impress new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after returning from his loan spell at Bayern Munich. The striker remains highly rated at Stamford Bridge despite attracting interest from several clubs.

Saturday afternoon's news that Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot unquestionably came as a shock - not because it was the wrong decision, but because very few people actually thought that they'd do it. After being forced to sit through one of the worst title defences in Premier League history, Reds fans had lost as much faith in the club as they had the coach.

Bayer Leverkusen has not yet officially parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand. Nevertheless, it is widely believed that the club will be looking for a new manager. However, the search for a suitable coach could well turn into a fiasco at the moment.

Teddy Sheringham believes Liverpool were right to part ways with Arne Slot after a disappointing campaign. The former Manchester United striker claimed a "toxic vibe" was developing around Anfield and warned that keeping Slot would have risked wasting another season.