Liverpool stars 'privately underwhelmed' by Arne Slot appointment - sources

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06 May 2024, 10:10 am

Liverpool senior stars are privately underwhelmed by the appointment of Arne Slot, sources have told Football Insider.

Football Insider revealed on 27 April that the Merseysiders have agreed to pay Feyenoord nearly £10million in compensation to bring Slot to Anfield.

The Dutchman, who has publicly all but confirmed his imminent move to the Premier League giants , will be joined by assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, head of performance Ruben Peeters and analyst Etienne Reijnen at Liverpool.

However, it is believed senior Reds stars were not consulted on the appointment by Fenway Sports Group or new CEO of Football Michael Edwards.

Sources say the reaction to Slot's imminent arrival in the dressing room has been "lukewarm".

The response to the appointment could be problematic for the incoming boss, who will need to rise above any backlash to win the changing room over in the early part of his Liverpool tenure.

Liverpool stars 'lukewarm' on Slot appointment

Slot will come in to replace Jurgen Klopp, who is a legendary figure for players and fans alike following his success at Anfield since joining in 2015.

The Dutchman has won an Eredivisie title and Dutch Cup during his time with Feyenoord.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (6 May) that he could bring defensive midfielder Mats Wieffer and versatile defender Lutsharel Geertruida with him from De Kuip.

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Slot's new-look Liverpool side will play Champions League football in the 2024-25 campaign with a third-place finish all but confirmed in Klopp's final season at Anfield.

The Reds face Aston Villa and Wolves in their final two games of this term.

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