Arne Slot has received a stark warning that he’ll be walking in the footsteps of a “Messiah” if he steps into Jurgen Klopp’s shoes at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.
This caution comes from journalist Rene van der Gijp, who anticipates a significant departure of personnel before Slot’s potential arrival at the club.
With Liverpool making their move for Slot this week by tabling an initial offer to Feyenoord to secure his release from his current contract, the stage seems set for a potentially transformative transition.
While Liverpool’s initial offer was turned down, there’s a strong belief that a deal will eventually be reached, especially considering Slot’s expressed desire to join Merseyside this summer.
Arne Slot’s apparent fearlessness in taking on the mantle from Klopp, who has opted to depart Anfield a year before his contract expires due to fatigue with the position, speaks volumes about the potential Klopp successor’s determination and confidence.
His exit marks the initial phase of a significant restructuring at Anfield, highlighted by Rob Edwards’ return as the head of football operations for FSG, and the appointment of Richard Hughes as the new sporting director. Their arrivals signal a shift towards a post-Klopp era, and according to Van der Gijp, known for his straightforward and entertaining Dutch media style, this could entail numerous departures from Liverpool.
“Pep Guardiola, he took over from Jupp Heynckes, who won the treble: European Cup, cup, champion,” he said.
“Pep didn’t bite himself to pieces, but everyone else who came after a trainer who had been promoted to Jesus, bit himself to bits. Klopp, Guardiola, José Mourinho in his prime, Sir Alex Ferguson. And in miniature: Foppe de Haan.”
Johan Derksen had a different opinion. “Slot has surpassed Dick Advocaat, right? He was trainer of Feyenoord, Slot came and showed that things can be better in a different way.
Van der Gijp replied, “That’s right, but Klopp has now been at Liverpool for nine years.
“He has his own café, the Klopp café, that’s Jesus right there. And everyone is leaving: Salah is leaving, Van Dijk is leaving, I am 100% convinced of that.”
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