Five things to know about Liverpool-linked Arne Slot

A fan of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Slot was a slick forward as a player with a reputation as an accurate passer of the ball - so much so he has a move named after him. Here are five key facts about the 45-year-old who could succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Slot joined PEC Zwolle as a 17-year-old striker known more for his technique than his running. "Many people thought Arne was lazy and phlegmatic. But that wasn't right. You just shouldn't expect sliding tackles," his former coach Jan Everse told public broadcaster NOS.

But "silky" and "cultured" are words often used to describe his playing style, and PEC Zwolle still employ the "Arne Slot Pass", says former teammate Bram van Polen. The Arne Slot Pass is a slight deflection from a forward with his back to goal which splits the defence and releases a winger running off the ball.

Liverpool fans looking for clues to their potential future boss's style have started sharing a rousing team talk he gave Feyenoord players after an historic victory at Ajax. "The reason why we are where we are today is because you work your ass off every single day. And that's the reason you could beat this team in their own stadium, without even our fans being here," he told the dressing room.

"But it's only a win. It's a big win, but we have a bigger goal this season than winning for the first time in 17 years in Amsterdam," Slot said to cheers from the team.

The interest from Liverpool is not the first time Slot has attracted Premier League clubs. He was heavily linked with Tottenham during their troubled search to replace Antonio Conte in May 2023. As Spurs were reportedly about to seal the deal, Slot abruptly walked out, signing a new contract instead with Rotterdam-based Feyenoord.

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