Liverpool fans will love Arne Slot, who is very similar to Jurgen Klopp and here are three reasons why.
So it looks like the dust is settled and Liverpool have their man. After the post Jurgen Klopp era, it is looking like it will be Arne Slot who will take over as the next manager of Liverpool.
It’s an interesting appointment. Slot’s name has emerged out of nowhere for Liverpool. However, he has been highly regarded back in the Netherlands for quite some time as an innovator.
And has achieved a lot of success helping Feyenoord to an unprecedented league title last season, and also taking them to the Europa Conference League final.
Why Liverpool fans will love Arne Slot
Because he is a relatively unknown figure, when Slot’s name initially emerged as a potential candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp, there was a lot of negative fan reaction on social media.
That’s because most fans were not really aware of who he was and what he was like. Slot has always been a respected player and manager in the Netherlands.
Like Klopp, he has had a pretty unordinary playing career, but he always seemed destined to be a manager. Former teammates have described how he was always questioning things even as a player – very similar to Klopp at Mainz.
In addition to that, he does play with an exciting level of intensity. Slot’s team like to press high up the pitch and play similar to Klopp’s gegenpress. This will ensure continuity at Liverpool, and the fans can expect exciting attacking football that they will love.
Why Arne Slot is similar to Jurgen Klopp
The third reason why fans will love Slot is because of his demeanour. Like Klopp he loves to joke about with his players and the media.
He is always full of laughter and smiles, and is known as a big personality. When responding to reporters he doesn’t shy away from quips and witty remarks.
In this sense, even away from the data, Slot does feel very Klopp esque. He may not be everyone’s favourite choice. However, in true Michael Edwards fashion, the club may have once again secured a really smart option.
