Marco van Basten names perfect Jurgen Klopp heir as next Liverpool manager prediction made

Marco van Basten has explained why Arne Slot would be a 'really good' replacement for Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Xabi Alonso was once the favourites for the prospective vacancy at Anfield before committing his future to Bayer Leverkusen, forcing the Reds to expand their search for a new boss.

Ruben Amorim has been mooted as an alternative candidate to take the reins. But, with the Sporting CP head coach reportedly entertaining talks with West Ham and keeping his options open, Liverpool are exploring their options.

So, Van Basten has pointed the Reds in the direction of Slot. After leading Feyenoord to their first Eredivisie title in six years last season, the 45-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur but he signed a new three-year deal at De Kuip instead.

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As a result, the Lilywhites appointed Ange Postecoglou. While PSV Eindhoven are just one win away from snatching Feyenoord's title as Dutch champions, Slot has still managed to get his hands on some silverware this term.

The Rotterdam-based outfit defeated NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Cup final at the weekend. Nevertheless, Van Basten has backed his fellow countryman to prosper at either Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

"I think he’s really good," said the legendary former AC Milan striker on Ziggo Sport’s ‘Rondo’, as quoted by the Metro. "I hope he stays in the Netherlands longer because it is an enrichment for Dutch football.

"He can really go anywhere – Bayern Munich, Liverpool… I’m really convinced of that. I’ve spoken to him a few times and I think what he does and what he