Liverpool fans may not want to imagine a world where Klopp is not standing in their technical on a Saturday afternoon, but that reality is quickly creeping up on them. Including today’s game, they have just five more games to savor their Premier League and Champions League-winning manager.
So, the small matter of replacing him is becoming an increasingly important piece of business at Anfield.
Yesterday, The Athletic’s James Pearce reported that Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Klopp.
The Dutchman is on the shortlist having satisfied many of the relevant criteria set out during the club’s recruitment process. Slot led Feyenoord to the KNVB Cup last weekend and previously masterminded their Eredivisie title triumph in 2022-23.
The 45-year-old’s attacking brand of football appeals to Liverpool, along with his impressive track record of developing young talent. However, his appointment is not a done deal with Liverpool continuing to assess the merits of other candidates.
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Feyenoord’s Arne Slot emerges as the leading candidate in the Liverpool head coach search
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