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It has been clear over the last few weeks that Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, is most certainly the right person for the position. Everything is presumably in order, and all that’s left to do is wait for Liverpool to officially announce the news.
Similar to Feyenoord and Liverpool, who both narrowly missed out on championship matches, neither team has anything left to play for this season. That would seem to clear the way for an announcement, but it appears that the Reds are enjoying their last games under Klopp before shifting their attention to his replacement.There will be a plethora of questions to address whenever that emphasis does shift, not the least of which is anticipating the summer transfer window. Here are two articles from today that you might have missed, along with the “replacement” for Dominik Szoboszlai.
Dominik Szoboszlai is a “replacement” that Liverpool can sign.Slot will undoubtedly have his own preferences in the transfer market. Richard Hughes, the recently appointed sporting director, and Michael Edwards will also do the same. This axis is expected to make the hiring decisions along with the returning pair of Julian Ward and David Woodfine, with Slot expected to join as “head coach” as opposed to manager.
Liverpool might be interested in Dani Olmo in the summer, regardless of who has the upper hand. At RB Leipzig, the Spaniard has essentially taken the place of Szoboszlai, moving from the left side to the right, where the Hungarian used to play more frequently.
Liverpool may also recruit the “replacement” to play alongside Szoboszlai after he is linked to a move, creating a fascinating and adaptable tandem. Read James Martin’s story in its entirety.
In the ideal end-of-season situation, Arne Slot is confirmed.It appears that the question at Liverpool will be when Slot gets appointed rather than if. However, it would be beneficial to have the confirmation by the end of the season, providing some clarity on the future for both current team members and possible transfer targets.
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In any case, that contributes to a fantastical yet grounded conclusion to the season. More upbeat, new contracts for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool would be huge morale boosters as the team gets ready to start a new chapter.
Regardless, Liverpool will make sure the final two games are memorable with the Klopp departure to ponder. However, Matt Addison has outlined the perfect campaign finale.