Ex-Man United supervisor Louis van Gaal has named Arne Slot as “the most effective technical coach from the Netherlands,” however insisted he has “an enormous job” at Liverpool.
He could have annoyed Liverpool supporters when he was within the dugout at Outdated Trafford, however Van Gaal has supplied some optimistic feedback on the Reds’ new head coach.
Slot’s fellow Dutchman instructed Sky Sports activities: “It’s an enormous job as a result of Jurgen Klopp has completed it fantastically. So he’s the successor, [it] is at all times harder however he is an efficient technical coach.”
The 72-year-old then named Slot as “the most effective technical coach from the Netherlands,” snubbing present Man United boss Erik ten Hag within the course of.
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“I feel Liverpool have made an excellent alternative,” concluded Van Gaal.
As you’d count on, Ten Hag was much less complimentary of Slot when requested about Liverpool’s new head coach, claiming that “folks have been going overly lyrical about Feyenoord.”
The Man United supervisor, whose crew completed with a detrimental objective distinction this season, instructed Voetbal Worldwide: “Feyenoord have been regular this yr however not high.
“PSV Eindhoven have been two lessons higher in all areas; when it comes to dominating the ball, when it comes to placing on strain, when it comes to depth, you identify it.
“Peter Bosz (supervisor) and his workers did that high notch, however the remainder of the membership can be nicely put collectively. PSV Eindhoven have been higher than the remainder by such an extended distance, even so significantly better than Feyenoord.”
It could be true that PSV have been the deserved Eredivisie winners, however he forgets to say that Feyenoord really improved on their factors complete from the earlier season, once they gained the league.
The 2023/24 marketing campaign additionally noticed Feyenoord win the Dutch Cup, a contest through which they knocked out PSV within the spherical of 16.
The Dutchman formally began his function at Liverpool on June 1, however gained’t correctly work with the gamers till pre-season begins in early July.
Talking after Northern Eire’s 5-1 defeat to Spain, Bradley instructed Sky Sports activities: “I haven’t spoken to him (Slot) but. Haven’t heard an excessive amount of to be sincere however I’m actually trying ahead to it.”
Earlier in June, Andy Robertson stated comparable. He instructed the identical TV channel: “I haven’t spoken to [Slot] but. I feel he’s leaving us to concentrate on the Euros.
“It’s an thrilling new problem. Clearly the previous period was fairly particular and I’ve obtained lots to be glad about for that supervisor however clearly excited now by the brand new supervisor coming in – new concepts, new voice – and I’m actually excited for what can include that.
“I’ve obtained no doubts we are able to hold that momentum going. From all of the studies we’ve had, the supervisor’s superb and I can’t wait to see that up shut.”
Come the beginning of pre-season, the thrill will probably be again across the Reds and intrigue will probably be excessive to see the boss’ recent concepts.
