James Pearce shares what he’s heard about Arne Slot and Liverpool’s managerial hunt | OneFootball

Liverpool have not yet settled on Arne Slot as the absolute favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp.

The Dutchman is, however, a candidate to be taken seriously, with the Reds set to continue assessing alternative candidates ahead of the summer.

“The 45-year-old’s attacking brand of football appeals to Liverpool, along with his impressive track record of developing young talent,” James Pearce wrote for The Athletic. “However, his appointment is not a done deal with Liverpool continuing to assess the merits of other candidates.”

The former AZ Alkmaar boss has a contract with the incumbent Eredivisie champions until 2026.

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A big step up for an Eredivisie boss

The recent example of Erik ten Hag’s spell with Manchester United – which could come to a close at the end of the season – hardly bodes well for Liverpool.

Not to suggest that every coach who follows the 54-year-old to the Premier League will suffer similar effects as a result of the leap from Dutch top-flight football to England.

Slot in Feyenoord training – (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

However, that has to be a very real concern for our decision-makers, regardless of whether or not Slot profiles well statistically.

It’s a very serious question that must be asked: Are we confident the Feyenoord boss can be a success at a club of Liverpool’s size and magnitude?

How confident are we?

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