'What I’ve heard' - Liverpool coach speaks out on Arne Slot appointment as manager talks continue

Jay Spearing is looking forward to working alongside Arne Slot, should he be appointed as Liverpool’s next manager.

The Reds ramped up their efforts to appoint a successor to Jurgen Klopp earlier this week, opening talks with Feyenoord after deciding on the 45-year-old as their leading candidate.

While a deal is not yet agreed with the Eredivisie club, Slot already confirmed publicly that he would like to take over at Liverpool, while Klopp has backed the Dutchman to be his successor.

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And Liverpool academy player-coach Spearing is hopeful that Slot can be a successful appointment, believing the Dutchman to be a good fit for the Reds.

“From what I’ve looked at and from what I’ve heard, Arne Slot is very offensive with his football,” Spearing told Stadium Astro. “He’s on the front foot, aggressive, attacking, but he also looks at himself as a well drilled coach that wants to defend and keep clean sheets.

“He’s a manager that would maybe suit the Liverpool style, on the front foot, wanting to score goals, wanting to play attractive football, has a certain way of playing the game, but also wants to be a real nut to crack as well.

“He wants to keep clean sheets, he wants to win things, he’s had a very successful season with Feyenoord.

“Liverpool have known about Jurgen’s decision for such a long time and I don’t think they will be looking now to find a manager. I think things will have been done weeks and months ago. It’s a long process.

“They knew Jurgen was on his way and when Jurgen leaves it will be an incredible loss but, for the future of the club,