(Video) Ian Rush is happy with timing of Arne Slot arrival for key reason | OneFootball

Liverpool fans were devastated to say goodbye to Jurgen Klopp last season but Ian Rush thinks it may have been a blessing for new head coach who has taken the position.

Speaking with ESPN FC about the appointment of Arne Slot, our record goal scorer said: “It’s a big task, to replace Jurgen’s always going to be difficult.

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“But I’m happy now, I’m glad he didn’t leave last year because last year I would have worried a bit but Jurgen’s had another year now and he’s got some good players there.

“He’s made transfer and a new team, we’ve got a lot young players and we’ve got a decent team now, so I’m actually looking forward to it.”

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We all know that the club is in a strong position financially, in terms of squad quality and support from the crowd – so this should all mean that the Dutchman can have a solid campaign at Anfield.

Let’s hope it all works out that way and that this early excitement from a club legend is well placed.

You can watch Rush’s comments on Slot (from 8:10) via ESPN FC on YouTube:

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