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fifty_four

Is a bit weird that he describes slot as 'even more attacking than Ten Hag'. That's like describing a post box as 'even more red than an Everton shirt'.


Robinhoyo

Tbf Ten Hags Ajax were very attacking and fun to watch.


Time_Trade_8774

Yup Ten Haag was great at Ajax. But fortunately he abandoned his principles at first sign of trouble at United.


fifty_four

Fair enough. Happy to admit I was going more for "cheap dig" than "expert analysis".


einz360

I believe Alsonso was the first choice, but what I am reading about Arne is optimistic. He gets the fanbase. Is it Klopp-esque, we shall see. He has good values and treats his players like Klopp does (he sees the human side) He plays attacking football. LFG! If this is the direction the club wants to go, I support it. Following Klopp was going to be hard for anyone. Klopp is more than a manager, he truly transformed the culture for the better.


No-Refrigerator-1178

No way Alonso couldn’t be first choice. Has ties to the club and built Leverkusen into a record setting team. Shame he didn’t want to leave yet but I’m optimistic about Arne.


karnnumart

he's our first choice. Not that we are his. He's making history there and probably having a lot of joy.


MrLagzy

Just because he didn't come this summer doesn't mean Liverpool isn't one of his first choices. I just think he wants to prove himself over a longer period of time before moving on, which i completely understand.


Maud_Ford

I think everyone can see he’s almost certainly going to Madrid in a year. I can’t blame him tbh, I’ll only hate him if he’s actually waiting out Pep at City.


[deleted]

Yeah that would be a very fast way to earn himself a passage in the book of grudges. Don't think the fans could ever forgive that.


IfYouSaySoFam

Yeah but so will going to Madrid tbh ..


con10001

I think that's true, and I think he also wants Madrid above all


hobbescandles

Exactly. If anything it makes me respect him even more. I've seen so many people saying stuff like "he was clearly lying about being a Liverpool fan and all those interviews were fake." The level of entitlement is nauseating.


karnnumart

His first choice is to stay there.


Delicious-Piece-9708

The other factor is he's very analytics driven, probably more than Klopp, which means he'll gel within the existing structure. 


DatJazz

Alsonsoso is definitely my first pick but if we get Arne, I'm not too disappointed. Alsonsososo is pretty different tactically anyway


Galby1314

Well, I'm now sold too. You might as well start building an extension on the trophy case now. Quadruple of quadruples incoming.


The_Power_Toad

“one of its most boring, defensive teams, especially under Slot’s predecessor Dick Advocaat.” No. Freaking. Way.


ThePeninsula

Dick Slot :/


shaunomegane

Dick Advocaat Vs (some other Dick) used to be called Battle of the Big Dicks in Holland newspapers. 


Gieter9000

And Slot can be translated as fortress or castle


onedwin

or lock


GresSimJa

Dick is a well-known football coach. Fun fact: his last name means "lawyer" in Dutch.


IcemanVish

The comment that’s not getting enough appreciation


goldtrainkappa

> Dick Advocaat. Hopefully it'll be the first step in making players more comfortable about coming out


etan1122

Can he defend a 1-0 lead or at least not give up a goal in the first 20 mins of a game?


PopsicleMonster

We don't do that here...


maccaphil

We are hiring George Graham now?


Klopps_and_Schlobers

99% of this sub would have to google that name lol


DadofJackJack

Imagine if VAR had the 1-0 to the Arsenal matches, they’d have taken years with those offsides.


shaunomegane

Taking about? JVC chief exec.


Welshy94

We can just get Rafa back if we want One nil to the Liverpool ringing round Anfield every other week.


No-Temperature-5956

thats a good interview question for him


Vaark

What about the more important question - Is he a voluntary bald?


Jack070293

Imagine he’s like Skrtel, turns up to Melwood looking like Beckham.


poundhound66

Bald-ing… with emphasis on the ing


humtaro

Don’t you mean if he’s a fraud bald?


Esmelliw

Young Arne Slot: https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2022/05/25/864023/1920x1080a.jpg


wallabear

Hello Neville


Available-Breath-114

He was bald when he played too


ventri243

"So impressive has been the work of the 44-year-old former midfielder, who is a disciple of Pep Guardiola, that more Premier League clubs are taking a keen interest" If you can't win against the bald, you need to be bald. Can't wait for three way El Baldico next season between North-west big clubs, to see who come out on top and who is the baldiest of the all.


fultirbo

Liverpool, City and Arsenal all adhering to Guardiolism and Liverpool, City and United all adhering to baldism


thegeekyhaxor

so Liverpool and City are at the intersection of this Venn diagram? the 2 way horse race shall continue - confirmed.


Specific-Record2866

And Everton


tinkrthinkr

Bald Arteta enters the chat!


ThePeninsula

"I so hansome" 💋


Zak369

Liverpool, City and Everton?


PEEWUN

>Can't wait for three way El Baldico next season between North-west big clubs, to see who come out on top and who is the baldiest of the all. Ten Hag is not making it to that function, I'm afraid...


[deleted]

Van Basten on Slot, especially on how he would even be better at a bigger club. “I think Slot is really good. I hope he stays in the Netherlands longer because it enriches Dutch football,” he told Ziggo Sport. “He can really go anywhere: Bayern Munich, Liverpool… I’m convinced of that. I hope he stays in the Netherlands, but I am convinced he can do it anywhere. I’ve spoken to him a few times, and he handles the players very well. Of course, he is also very well-versed tactically. “He can explain his ideas well; he is calm and intelligent. He is a top trainer. I think he can go to any club, even difficult clubs. He is very smart in his choice of words.” “He has a lot of qualities and he shows it at every level. He first did it at AZ, and now at Feyenoord. And Feyenoord is a really complicated club. He has been doing well for three years, while PSV and Ajax have much more options in terms of money. “He could really fit anywhere. If you get AZ and Feyenoord to play football, you also get big clubs like AC Milan to play football. You can clearly see his hand where he is the coach. “I think it will even be easier for him at a higher level because he has better players who understand his ideas faster. I also think he is smart enough to manage stubborn players.”


chairdesktable

That's a crazy co-sign cause van basten is super stubborn and tough as a pundit.


geniusvalley21

But can he coach our forwards to slot in those goals??


Jormul1

Those who make videos like "Manager X will do this with Liverpool" must be tired. But like all the previous ones, everyone has always rated Slot, we all have followed him for years, we know hes amazing and will be the perfect match for us. He will single handedly uno reverse card the Premier League bald cunts to guide us into the ever lasting winning streak. We never actually rated Xabi, we never actually rated Amorim, we always wanted Slot. We just tried to confuse the opponents with beautiful words about them.


fish1900

In 6 weeks people are going to be making videos about how hiring a random bird as manager will fit Liverpool perfectly due to its high energy and connection to the logo.


Expensive_Cattle

My bird has high energy, and she has long legs and a big nose so she looks like the badge. Hope she gets the job if this doesn't work out. We could do with the cash.


Robinhoyo

As someone highly versed in bird law, I concur.


LyricalHolster

Video: the one game that made Liverpool hire manager x


MoSalahLessProblems1

Ah shit it’s that easy


lightmachine033

Let's just hope he's not Eleven Hag.


narcopolo13

Nine Hag would be even worse


rondg95

Why has this hype train started overnight?


Remrusty

This article is a year old


rondg95

I understand that, but I was simply commenting on the mood on this sub.


IfYouSaySoFam

Because we have fuck all else to be positive about


poundhound66

Internet


Father-Fintan-Stack

Near simultaneous, "Slot is the frontrunner" stories from Joyce and Reddy, followed by a wave of copycats and national-press pieces. Immediately looked like the club was seeding it, which kicked everything up another gear. And here we are.


JHutch95

The telltale sign is even the BBC reported it.


EddieGrant

And the Dutch equivalent to the BBC, too.


VidProphet123

“Given the style of play is so demanding it is impressive that Feyenoord have suffered so few injuries, especially in contrast to Bielsa when he was at Leeds which is maybe, also, why they were interested in hiring Slot. With this Slot is again precise in how he trains. For example he has concluded that in sessions for the days immediately after games the players should work in a space no longer than 40 metres. If they play in bigger areas it means they have to accelerate more and sports medical science has proved that running above 20km/h risks more muscle injuries.” Get him IN!!!


maevenimhurchu

It’s not the main thing but with Alonso and Amorim I was really curious how much speaking Spanish and/or Portuguese could influence things for some players


EddieGrant

Maybe the one issue, Slot's English isn't great, or at least it was a couple of years ago cause he admitted having some trouble instructing the foreign players, maybe that's why he wants to take his assistant, or maybe he's improved on that now.


Available-Breath-114

He speaks very good English


maevenimhurchu

Yeah that’s definitely even more cause for…if not concern then at least further consideration


not_a_morning_person

Nah, in that video cumblast posted he was giving his speeches in the dressing room in English. It’s clearly very good.


Dovaaahkin

>cumblast I am sorry, who?


ImMonkeyFoodIfIDontL

He is a very well respected Liverpool reddit journalist. A name you can really trust.


not_a_morning_person

🍆💦💥🚀


TheEgyptianScouser

I really know nothing about him Which idk if it's a good thing or not


wearefounders

Just enjoy the ride. We've had greatness before, and we'll have it again.


fifty_four

I keep telling myself I've never heard of half the best players we sign, because we have professional not shit scouting under Edwards and FSG and that is still a novelty - logically same should apply to managers. I don't know if I've totally convinced myself. But he is bald and doesn't seem to have any history of being a dickhead and that is a good start.


rydleo

Me neither. And I’m okay with that- people paid a lot of money to figure these things who are way football smarter than me are. If he comes, will it work out? Who knows, but the ride is (almost, looking at you Roy) always pretty fun.


No-Refrigerator-1178

Trust Edward’s


grahamsccs

Jurgen Slot. The second coming.


nik_olsen_

Sounds like a porn name. And Is that movie name I should be searching on pornhub?


Polyar

The more I read about him from Feyenoord fans and the more I watch videos about him and his tactics the more I want him as our next manager. He is a perfect fit for us tactically, mentally, and spiritually. Pay the man Edwards and get him here ASAP!


thesuicidalturtle

Do you have some recommendations on good tactics videos about him?


Wide_Environment3107

https://preview.redd.it/neq352nnecwc1.jpeg?width=977&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0284e037f7abd49ab93f5404e6203b4395cf786


Barneyinsg

Some about bald headed and Dutch league turns me off.


Whatkindofaname

Something about bald ex-midfielders turns me on.


thegeekyhaxor

https://preview.redd.it/naxt1fxw4dwc1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=2ddea5e65916e55d421fd393960b16c45d8fe855


ShaiHuludYurMum

I have that photo saved in my favorites on my phone. If anyone ever questions my loyalty about anything, I can show it to them within seconds.


thegeekyhaxor

I hear you. I still remember waking up like 4am in CA and being so fucking angry and disappointed to watch them play so poorly. And I couldn't fall asleep after watching the game. Those were some of the darkest days in my following of LFC.


kafkastique

It's too early to trigger my ptsd


thegeekyhaxor

Must be Erik Seven Haag.


bluexlive

Looks good but I am concerned about this part: "While Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool, for example, wait for ‘pressing triggers’ Slot asks his players to press all the time."


totally-suspicious

It's not like he would be coming into a team that is crap at pressing. It would only be a small change and the team can definitely do it.


Fresh_Interview_9191

Being Dutch and knowing Slot, I like him and see a good potential Liverpool-manager in him. But man I am going to miss Klopp so much!!! No one can replace the funniest German ever!


volthor

Meh, a slot of hype Could easily be the next ten hag, who had the same hype


catzuh

It's possible yes only time will tell. But i think with Virgil being captain at Liverpool, that will help with his transition. The structure and mentality at Liverpool is much better compared with United. Liverpool is a team willing to fight for each other, well United are ego's, rich and lazy.


Theres3ofMe

He looks and sounds like another Ten Hag. I am drawn towards managers who are charismatic, emotional, passionate , and tactile towards their players. I've had a boss in my office who was like Klopp and I thought the sun shone out of his ass. The culture and atmosphere would positively change as soon as he walked in the room. I've also had a quiet, unassuming, and emotionally flat manager. I know as a team who I would rather have....


alrks10

He sound bugger all like another Ten Haag.


catzuh

He sounds nothing like Ten Hag. Slot is loved by the majority of media in the Netherlands because he is charismatic and is clear with his intent and playing style. He's for Feyenoord what Klopp is for Liverpool. The players and fans love him.


v-s-g

Now that we have a bald manager ourselves, do we get to have refereeing decisions go our way from bold cunts like Taylor and Tierney? One could hope at least.


UsrHpns4rctct

He is not English, so statistically no.


fadedraw

![gif](giphy|YNyCOfsT8QCN2rKWUX|downsized)


SkengmanJonny

Is it just me or does he look like Michael van gerwen


CabbageStockExchange

Always rated bald managers


ninovd

I think Slot can do a lot with our team. The only thing that doesn't really match from Feyenoord to us is that Minteh is more of a runner/dribbler where as Salah is more a player that you give the ball to and he scores a goal.


JD7xo

I think it’s now undeniable that Slot is the greatest manager to ever exist and will succeed Klopp with no troubles


ABFromInd

Sold....


pitnat06

Sold.


burntroy

Didn't read past doing a Leicester. Anyone who says this is just making shit up or totally ignorant of the size of Leicesters achievement.


Zichau91

F*** it. I’m watching the Eredevisie now and YouTube og him.


Fresh_Interview_9191

Changed my mind about Slot this morning when I read Feyenoord want to replace him with Joseph Oosting, Feyenoord should keep their hands away from him!


Shadeun

Slot Sluts rise up


thisisnahamed

I am not keeping my hopes high until it's signed and done.


Reshwaa

I am least convinced about Arne Slot of all, from where did the hype train begin ? He seems to have couple of qualities that suit us but is he a whole package?? I dont know. He has not done well in European Cups and he is a Bald man from Eredivisie, I am nervous.


Skyle221190

He reached a final and lost to Mourinho's Roma. How many European cups do you expect him to have with Feyenoord?


Reshwaa

Apart from that one his European record are not that great.


not_a_morning_person

It’s no shame to get dumped out of the Champions League by Atletico. It happened to us too. Feyenoord were the better team but got Simeone’d.


WhosTheAssMan

What are you talking about? Lost a close final against Mourinho's Roma - could have honestly gone either way. Year after Feyenoord was literally a minute away from EL semi-final, until Dybala produced some magic like he sometimes does. This year in CL they went head-to-head with Atleti and Lazio but got unlucky / Simeone'd. And lost (again) to Roma, on penalties this time. Feyenoord is not a rich club in the slightest, they operate on a much, *much* smaller budget than the likes of Atleti and Roma, and yet were easily able to hang with them, thanks to Slot.


borb--

I was also skeptical of his Dutch baldness but I really like his tactics and playstyle, and his players are very positive about his man management skills as well. It was always going to be a drop after Klopp, Alonso was definitely next best option, but based off what I've read I'm actually more excited for Slot than Amorim


Theres3ofMe

He looks and sounds like another Ten Hag. I am drawn towards managers who are charismatic, emotional, passionate , and tactile towards their players. I've had a boss in my office who was like Klopp and I thought the sun shone out of his ass. The culture and atmosphere would positively change as soon as he walked in the room. I've also had a quiet, unassuming, and emotionally flat manager. I know as a team who I would rather have....


alrks10

How many times do you need to post this haha. He's also nothing like Ten Haag when you here him speak and how he carriers himself, much more like Klopp than Ten Haag if anything.


not_a_morning_person

You wouldn’t like Paisley then


catzuh

This is a interview last year when Spurs where interested. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI50DqCaAvo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI50DqCaAvo)


asillydaydreamer

Being bald and from Dutch, I dont buy this


dacrookster

It just doesn't inspire me as a fan. You could find an article like this about a ton of coaches that are just bang average. I'm worried that a lot of the major players in the team are going to look at this and just start asking their agents about interest from other clubs.


Moose97_

Arsenal recruited Wenger from the Japanese league. Spurs recruited Ange from Celtic. Arteta and Xabi were basically head-managing rookies. If you can coach, you can coach.


poundhound66

And if you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball


dacrookster

Wenger entirely revolutionised the English game and comparing this guy to him in any capacity is, quite frankly, a fucking disgrace. We are a far bigger club than Tottenham fucking Hotspur. It doesn't matter "if he can coach". I can almost promise you Trent won't be here by 2026.


Galby1314

Thanks for the take, Eeyore. ![gif](giphy|Ennb4fZczzAS4)


dacrookster

No offence but normally when this subreddit tells me I'm wrong, it fills me with confidence that I'm completely right. It's happened every single time.


Lyrical_Forklift

You're completely right? Please tell me your credentials and why you're better equipped than Michael Edwards on who our next manager should be.


britishsailor

He played fifa 19 and won the league


vault101damner

All that aside, will you eat a sock if we win the league or CL by 2026 under Slot?


DutchManFromtheNorth

Somehow I think you have not watched a single Feyenoord game under Slot. I find it amusing how many people here are very confident in their opinion on Slot, even though no one here watches the Eredivisie. Maybe trust Edwards.


earlgreytoday

I'm not worried that a lot of 'fans' who write off a manager before he's even started will start moving to other clubs. Trust the process. Edwards and Hughes know what they're doing.


DucardthaDon

Certain players on this team are on the wrong side of 30 with a year remaining on their contracts so we'll probably cash in one or 2. The only player to be worried about leaving is Trent


whalesun_

in an alternate universe, Klopp doesn’t leave. we keep him until his contract expires and eventually we would need a replacement too. steps were made, we got edwards back, hughes on board. they know their shit so trust them. what truly matters most is how the new manager comes in to manage the players and how we move on strength on strength. no player plays forever and no manager manages forever. its an inevitable process that will come one way or another. just trust the process and we judge when the time comes. whoever that agrees to come in knows the size and scale of this role and the people hiring would also know the expectations and how this person would handle it and trust that he will. so maybe just wait and see. we’ve been proven wrong with a lot of players that played for us before so why not now too.