Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Feyenoord manager Arne Slot as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp. The 45-year-old Dutchman is known for his energetic, attacking football and is flexible in formations with 4-2-3-1 a favourite but 4-3-3 another option. He started out as a manager at AZ Alkmaar and those there suggest it took him a while to develop his style but once he found his way, it was exciting football.
Slot, who is openly an admirer of Pep Guardiola, favours aggression but also considers possession important too and potentially will look to control the game more with the ball than just press. But at Feyenoord he’s brought entertainment and trophies with an Eredivisie title and a Dutch Cup.
Liverpool have launched talks with Arne Slot and Feyenoord ( Image: Getty Images)
The reason Liverpool have opted for him is his age profile, character and style. He’s similar to the others linked with the job in Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim. Youthfulness with just enough experience is key. They believe he ticks as many boxes as they feel any manager can that is within their reach.
But whoever they replace Klopp with will be a gamble so what better way to do that than at the Slot machine.
