'One of the better Dutch coaches': Virgil Van Dijk heaps praise at Jurgen Klopp's potential successor

Jurgen Klopp’s final season as Liverpool manager is all set for a dramatic collapse after the club lost its latest Premier League match against arch-rivals Everton on Wednesday (April 24) at Goodison Park. The 2-0 defeat left Klopp’s title dreams in shatters in the final season while captain Virgil van Dijk was left fuming over the disappointing result. While the team is now hoping for Arsenal and Man City to drop points, Van Dijk has already hinted at the next season insisting that Feyenoord manager Arne Slot could be the best fit for the side.

Van Djik heaps praise on Slot

«I find it difficult to answer it now, of course,» Van Dijk told Viaplay. «But I think Arne Slot might be one of the better Dutch coaches at this moment.

»I think the way he plays and the philosophy he has that he could be a Liverpool coach. Only in my opinion, what I also read and hear, of course, is that it is far from finalised.

«We will see. Next year we will focus on that.»

A 2-0 defeat to Everton has seen Liverpool in danger of missing out on the Premier League title knowing that Arsenal and Manchester City now have a better chance of lifting the trophy. As things stand, Liverpool still have to face Aston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Park knowing that any more slip-ups will officially end their pursuit of a title.

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With 74 points from 34 matches, the Redd can only reach a maximum of 86 points while both Arsenal and Manchester City have better chances. City can reach a maximum of 91 points while Arsenal’s maximum is 89 points. City therefore are in pole position to win the title considering Arsenal still have Spurs and