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      Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1: Gunners unusually shaky as Salah and Carvalho end unbeaten pre-season record

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      ARNE SLOT inflicted defeat on Mikel Arteta for the first time this summer as Arsenal’s winning pre-season run came to an end.Arsenal boss Arteta named his strongest starting line-up yet for the third and final match of their American tour.Liverpool defeated Arsenal during a pre-season friendly in the USCredit: APLiverpool boss Arne Slot handed Arsenal their first pre-season lossCredit: ReutersMohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored for Liverpool against ArsenalCredit: APMaybe he wanted to lay down a marker as he starts a fresh rivalry with new Liverpool coach Slot before jetting back to London overnight.It seemed to be going to plan as Brazilian pair Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli both went close to scoring in the opening minutes.Then the Gunners were rocked by Mohamed Salah’s turn of pace, reacting to Harvey Elliott’s inch-perfect through ball, to score Liverpool’s opener after 13 minutes.Even with the ever-reliable Gabriel starting at the back for the first time this summer, Arsenal looked unusually wobbly.Read More on ArsenalDiogo Jota fired against a post too before Fabio Carvalho’s spectacular volleyed second in the 33rd minute. Elliott was again allowed too much time and space to lob in a skilful assist.Arsenal took four points from Liverpool in their title chase last season and there was a clear desire to make sure they did not allow Slot a psychological pre-season boost.The impressive Martinelli carved out the opening for Arsenal to pull one back, with help from the excellent Martin Odegaard, through a Kai Havertz tap in.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoth sides made changes in the stifling evening heat of the second half as the referee called for water breaks to assist the players.Arsenal looked the stronger and fitter of the two teams and nearly equalised though sub Favio Vieira but for a fine Caoimhin Kelleher save.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonEither way, the match was a hit with the record 69,879 crowd for a football match at this state-of-the-art Lincoln Financial Field Stadium.Arsenal looked unusually shaky during their pre-season friendly with LiverpoolCredit: AFPArsenal boss Mikel Arteta was bested by Slot in their first meetingCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League cult hero quits as manager of crisis club after takeover talks with Liverpool owners collapse

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      FORMER Liverpool winger Albert Riera has terminated his managerial contract at Bordeaux – who have declared themselves bankrupt.This comes after takeover talks between the French side and Anfield’s Fenway Sports Group owners collapsed this week.Albert Riera has left Bordeaux, along with the entire squadCredit: GettyRiera previously played for LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdSix-time French champions Bordeaux have officially renounced their professional status after being relegated to the third tier.The former Champions League side, who last won Ligue 1 in 2009, have been plagued by financial issues in recent years and took the decision to drop down to try and ease their woes.They were in takeover talks with Liverpool’s owners FSG – but the Americans have since withdrawn their interest after extensive discussions with the club’s stakeholders.It leaves Bordeaux on the brink of liquidation, with a date set at the Commerical Court in France.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThey finished 12th in the French second tier last season, finishing nine points outside the play-offs, having narrowly missed a crucial promotion to Ligue 1 the year before.And now their first-team boss Riera, 42, has quit in the latest blow to club chiefs.A former player at the club, he had only returned to the French side in October after taking over from David Guion in the hotseat.The Prem cult hero has returned to his former squad at Celje in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBordeaux’s club statementFollowing the confirmation of the DNCG’s decision to relegate FC Girondins de Bordeaux to National 1, the Club filed for bankruptcy with the Bordeaux Commercial Court on Tuesday, in order to begin the necessary restructuring. Consequently, the Commercial Court will very soon pronounce the opening of collective proceedings which will automatically result in the loss of the Club’s professional status. Therefore, given the very short deadlines before the start of the National 1 season, the Club had to give up requesting the maintenance of its professional status, otherwise it would have had to appear again before the DNCG with a budget that did not correspond not to the future reality of the Club, which could have led to heavy additional sanctions. It is a difficult decision which anticipates an inevitable consequence of the ongoing restructuring process. Although the training center will close as a result, the Club will continue to promote youth teams. The effort of transparency vis-à-vis the French football authorities of what the real situation of the Club will be in the days and weeks to come must in particular make it possible to limit the sporting consequences of this situation, the Club having the objective of evolve in National 1 next season, to allow, as quickly as possible, the return of the Club, with cleaned-up finances and renewed ambition, at the highest level.Riera joined Liverpool in 2008 and spent two years at Anfield, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 56 appearances.However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez.Ryan Reynolds tells Liverpool star Mo Salah to ‘think about’ stunning Wrexham transfer in brilliant videoRiera made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first-team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed.Meanwhile, Bordeaux also closed its renowned training academy and released the entire squad.Clubs in France’s third tier can apply for an exemption to remain professional for two-years before renouncing that status.Bordeaux have been a professional club since 1937.They made a net loss of around £34million last season and had a wage bill of £21m.Riera played alongside Liverpool legend Steven GerrardCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Ex-Liverpool keeper Adrian tries to poach Mo Salah for new team as even Spanish giants stunned by shock photo

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      FORMER Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has cheekily tried to poach Mohamed Salah to join his new team.Adrian, 37, left Anfield this summer after five years with the club, joining La Liga giants Real Betis on a free transfer.Ex-Liverpool keeper Adrian cheekily tried to poach Mohamed Salah to sign for Real BetisCredit: Instagram / @realbetisbalompieThe Spanish shot-stopper is in the Unites States with the rest of the Betis team as they prepare to face his former club Liverpool in a pre-season friendly tonight.And with Adrian being so close to his old teammates, he took the chance to play a hopeful prank on Mohamed Salah.The former West Ham keeper presented the Egyptian superstar with a Betis shirt of his own with the number 11 and “Salah” printed on the back.Salah posed for a picture holding up the shirt with Adrian, prompting a hilarious reaction from the official Real Betis Instagram account.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey simply posted the image alongside a caption that read: “WHAT THE F***”.Fans also loved the cheeky attempt to convince Salah to join Betis and reacted in the comments section.One wrote: “Gave me a heart attack!”While another added: “We are having the worst transfer window ever and the club is even trolling.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third suggested that Salah could play second fiddle to Betis winger Juanmi, writing: “Would be a nice backup to Juanmi!”And a fourth joked: “Is he joining the Betis B team?”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanAdrian didn’t only try and convince Salah to jump ship, but also had a crack at luring Kostas Tsimakas to Betis by presenting him with his own personalised shirt.Adrian has returned to Betis after rising through the youth ranks at the club during the early stages in his career.The keeper leaves the Premier League having made 139 appearances and kept 39 clean sheets in England’s top flight for Liverpool and West Ham.Adrian also tried his luck with Kostas TsimikasCredit: Instagram / @realbetisbalompieThe goalkeeper has re-joined his boyhood club this summerCredit: GettyAdrian started his career with BetisCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd’s iconic Class of ’92 snap up Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer as wonderkid looks to revitalise his career

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      FORMER Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn, the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history, has joined League Two club Salford.Woodburn scored on his second Reds appearance against Leeds aged 17 years and 45 days in 2016 but left Anfield in 2022.Ben Woodburn was the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool’s historyCredit: GettyHe has has now joined Salford – a team owned by stars from Liverpool’s fiercest rivalsCredit: GettyWoodburn celebrates making history with his former Liverpool team-matesCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe was unable to earn consistent first-team football and went out on four loans before being let go.And now the 24-year-old has joined Salford – a team jointly-owned by Manchester United’s legendary Class of ’92.Woodburn signed a two-year deal with Salford after being released from Preston North End following 63 appearances this summer.He will be reunited with Salford boss Karl Robinson – who managed him during his loan spell at Oxford.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWoodburn said: “Obviously, I have a bit of a connection as I played under the gaffer at Oxford, me and him got on really well.”It was a bit of a pull to come here. I really enjoyed my time under Karl, it was a shame it got cut short with an injury that I had.”But, I am just really excited to get back playing under him.”“Most teams that I have been at, we’ve been pushing for the top end of the table, so hopefully we can do that here and get Salford back where they should be, near the top of the table.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Ammies, co-owned by Gary Neville and other members of United’s famed Class of ’92, appointed Robinson in January.Woodburn has managed 11 caps for Wales though the last of those came in 2021. Manchester United’s top transfer targetsIt has been a busy summer for Salford, who have already added to their ranks the likes of James Chester – a former United star – and Cole Stockton. Woodburn’s Liverpool careerHe joined Liverpool’s under-7s where he steadily progressed through the youth ranks.When he was 15 years old, Woodburn left his school, and was fast-tracked from Liverpool’s under-16s to the under-18s where his rapid development saw him included in Liverpool’s “Futures Group”.Having impressed first-team manager Jurgen Klopp, Woodburn was handed his non-competitive debut during the 2016–17 pre-season in a 1–0 win over Tranmere Rovers.He came off the bench in Liverpool’s next match to score one and assist another for Roberto Firmino in a 5–0 friendly win over Fleetwood Town.Woodburn then, along with Kevin Stewart and fellow academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold, signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in November 2016.He became Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer when he came off the bench to score in an EFL Cup quarter-final win over Leeds United, bettering Michael Owen’s record by 98 days.Woodburn joined Sheffield United, Oxford, and Blackpool on loan after leaving Anfield two years agoCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘sounded out’ over instant return to management after Jurgen Klopp rejected role

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is a potential candidate for the USA job after leaving Chelsea this summer, according to reports in Argentina.This comes just days after former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rejected the stateside role.Pochettino is being considered for the US national men’s team jobCredit: GettyThe US men’s national team are still on the hunt for their next head coach after the sacking of Gregg Berhalter.The 50-year-old was dismissed on the back of their shock group stage exit while hosting the Copa America.The vacancy needs to be filled sooner rather than later as the United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.And now former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Pochettino has been ‘sounded out’ for the role.read more football newsPochettino has been left without a job since he mutually agreed to controversially leave Chelsea after guiding them to sixth in the Prem.It is believed he is regarded as the ideal candidate for USMNT officials, who are seeking a young, high profile manager who has experience working with world-class players.Klopp, who called time on his legendary stint as Liverpool manager at the end of last season, reportedly rejected the US team’s advances last week.Klopp plans to have a break from football after going head-to-head with Pep Guardiola for the Premier League title for several years.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPochettino has coached some of the biggest names in football, including Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Thiago Silva. But his best work came in charge of Spurs, whom he guided to a first ever Champions League final as well as multiple top-four finishes in the league.Poch in England frame At PSG and Chelsea, the Argentine failed to have the same kind of impact and eventually left both teams earlier than anticipated. Pochettino also sits at 4/1 odds to land the England job after Gareth Southgate called time on his eight years in charge on Tuesday.Meanwhile, former Liverpool Rafael Benitez is also among the proposed contenders to nab the USA job.Benitez has opted to contact the top officials of the USMNT Federation to show interest in the project, according to Spanish news outet AS Sport.Pochettino’s Chelsea recordMAURICIO POCHETTINO had just started to turn Chelsea around.An impressive run of end-of-season form saw the Blues leapfrog the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle to finish sixth in the Premier League – and earn a Europa League spot.But it wasn’t enough to keep him in a job as it was announced that the Argentine had left.Here are all Pochettino’s Stamford Bridge stats:Premier League – 6thFA Cup – Semi-finals (lost to Man City)Carabao Cup – Runners-up (Lost to Liverpool)Total record:Games 51Wins 26Draws 11Defeats 14Goals for 103Goals against 74 More

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      Who is Joe Gomez’s wife Tamara Tia? Meet the England and Liverpool defender’s spouse

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      TAMARA TIA is the wife and childhood sweetheart of the Liverpool Defender Joe Gomez.The premiere league star also plays for England who are set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 Final. Here’s what we know.Meet the England and Liverpool defender’s spouseCredit: InstagramJoe Gomez training with the England squad who are through to the Euro 2024 FinalCredit: REXEngland’s dramatic 2-1 win against Netherlands has secured their spot in the Euro 2024 Final on Sunday 14 at 20:00. Joe Gomez has been selected among the 24 England players for the final in Berlin, however it is unknown whether he will make an appearance on the pitch. Prior to Euro 2024, the last time Gomez trained for England he left in an ambulance.The 27-year-old was recalled to the England squad after he recovered from surgery to correct a tendon injury to his left knee in 2020. More from SportWho is Joe Gomez’s wife Tamara Tia?Tamara Tia was born December 1996 in Catford, England. The 27-year-old graduated from Kingston University in 2018 with a degree in Business Management. She is famously the wife of the Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.Gomez has described Tia as a supportive wife after she helped him through a 16-month period when he was out with a cruciate ligament injury.Most read in Euro 2024How long have Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia been together?The couple are childhood sweethearts. Their love story began when the two met on the Number 75 bus as the pair were travelling to and from school in Catford, South London.The couple engaged in December 2018 after Joe proposed to Tia on her 22nd birthday. England fans gush ‘my manager’ as incredible footage emerges of Southgate going wild after reaching Euro 2024 final Tamara shared her joy with her followers on Instagram: “27.12.18…A day I’ll remember for the rest of my life. The love of my life asked me to marry himTamara TiaInstagram“There aren’t enough words to describe the feeling I right now. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”The two were wed after the Liverpool defender proposed on her 22nd BirthdayCredit: InstagramWhen did Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia get married?The couple tied the knot in June 2021. The wedding was a private ceremony held at Coworth Park, attended by only close family and friends. They spent their honeymoon at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Seychelles.Do Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia have children?Liverpool’s left back player shares a son with Tamara called Kyrie Gomez. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was born in June 2019. In the same week that Gomez welcomed his newborn son, he also won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final played in Madrid.Tamara Tia Gomez the WAG of Joe GomezCredit: Instagram More

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      Virgil van Dijk casts doubt on Liverpool future and hints at Netherlands retirement after Euro 2024 exit

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      NETHERLANDS defender Virgil van Dijk has hinted at leaving Liverpool and retiring from international football after refusing to commit to club or country following his Euro 2024 heartache.Dutch captain Van Dijk, 33, cut a distraught figure in Dortmund on Wednesday night after Oli Watkins’ 90th-minute winner sent England to Sunday’s final in Berlin.Virgil van Dijk’s Netherlands were eliminated from Euro 2024 by EnglandCredit: GettyVan Dijk may have played his final international game against EnglandAfter the match, the Liverpool centre-back fumed at referee Felix Zwayer for controversial decisions during the game – namely awarding England a penalty which Harry Kane scored.It remains unclear whether 74-cap Van Dijk will continue with the national team as he prepares to enter his mid-30s.But he has also cast doubt on his Liverpool future in the wake of Netherlands’ Euros disappointment.Van Dijk, whose Anfield contract expires in 2025, said: “I haven’t the slightest idea right now [about his future].READ MORE ON ENGLAND”I will think carefully this summer about what I want at club level and as an international player. Then we’ll go for it again, but first recover from this.”After a season like this, where all kinds of things have happened, it gets emotional at the end because you know it’s over.”Especially in the second half I had the feeling the outcome would fall our way. But [Ollie] Watkins was perhaps given a little too much space and he finished well.”It hurts a lot that we conceded this goal so late in the match and are now empty-handed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland ratings vs HollandENGLAND stormed into the final against Spain thanks to Ollie Watkins’ last-minute strike in the 2-1 win over Holland.It was a brilliant team performance, but how did each player rate?SunSport’s Tom Barclay ran the rule over Southgate’s boys, and here’s how he rated them.Jordan Pickford: 7Bigger goalkeepers may have got a stronger hand to Xavi Simons’ early stunner – though that was being hypercritical. Solid stop to deny Virgil van Dijk after the hour.Kyle Walker: 7Looked re-energised after some lumbering displays and bombed on at times in the first half, despite his role on the right of a back three. Last-ditch tackle on Cody Gakpo was spot on.John Stones: 7Strong in possession. He looks to have benefited from regular game-time after rarely featuring for Manchester City in the last few months.Marc Guehi: 6Came back into the side after suspension ruled him out of the Switzerland game. Had an unenviable task of making the big man Wout Weghorst after the break.Bukayo Saka: 7Razor-sharp in the first half, winning tackles, making runs and dribbling the ball proficiently. Less of an impact after the break, had a goal ruled out for offside and was booked.Declan Rice: 6Lost possession for Simons’ thunderous opener but grew into the game, mopping up where necessary. Poor pass when Kane was open midway through the second half.Kobbie Mainoo: 8Was England’s youngest-ever player to play in a major-tournament semi-final, aged 19years 82 days, and had a stormer in the first half. Great bursts forward, vital tackles, and his interplay with Foden was a joy.Kieran Trippier: 6We all know by now that he is playing out of position, so again he was limited going forward and reliable defensively. Subbed at half-time for the more natural Shaw.Phil Foden: 7The first 45 minutes was by far and away his best half of the tournament. Thought he’d scored when his shot was cleared off the line by Denzel Dumfries, and cracked the post with a cracker. But was then surprisingly subbed.Jude Bellingham: 5Back at the ground where he made his name but struggled to make much of an impact on his old stomping ground. Fortunate it was not he that was subbed.Harry Kane: 6Won and dispatched the penalty to go joint top-scorer in the tournament with three goals. Had looked more mobile initially but still tired badly after the break and was taken off.SUBSLuke Shaw (for Kieran Trippier, half-time): 6Looked assured for a man who has been out for so long.Ollie Watkins (for Harry Kane, 81): 9 and STAR MAN Surprisingly given the nod over Ivan Toney as striker sub as Southgate looked for more pace in behind. Brilliant finish into the corner to win the game – you could not ask more from him.Cole Palmer (for Phil Foden, 81): 7Had his big chance in the final minutes but shanked it horribly wide – but then fed Watkins for his wonderful winner.Gareth Southgate: 8His switch to a back three against Switzerland helped dig out the win there, and here it had his team finally playing some great football in the first half. The team went into their shells again as the game wore on and you feared the worst – but you have to say his decision to bring on Ollie Watkins was a masterstroke. “You put everything into it, everyone gives everything and if the goal comes like that in the last minute, that just sucks. Yes… sorry.”Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018 for £75million, three years after making his Netherlands debut.Watch bizarre moment Virgil van Dijk BEATBOXES while forgotten Premier League star RAPS during Euro 2024 coverageHe has racked up 270 appearances and 23 goals for the Reds.His trophy haul on Merseyside stands at a Premier League title, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup.Back in January, following the announcement that Jurgen Klopp was leaving Liverpool, fans linked Van Dijk with a Barcelona transfer. More

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      Arne Slot hints at how Liverpool will line up next season as he vows to fill Jurgen Klopp’s boots after taking over

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      ARNE SLOT says he is unphased at the prospect of filling Jurgen Klopp’s boots because he will be kicking the ball the same way as his predecessor.Klopp won the hearts of the Liverpool faithful not only with trophies but an all action style of player that had Anfield throbbing.Arne Slot has promised to win over the hearts and minds of Liverpool supportersCredit: RexHe said his style of football is comparable to Klopp’sCredit: ReutersAnd new boss Slot is promising to do the same thing.Slot said: “It was special what Jurgen Klopp did at this club and what made him special was the impression he left behind, winning trophies and his playing style.“The fans loved it. What he did for the club was more than normal.“Jurgen got to know the city and the style the fans like.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“One of the reasons they came to me was because of my playing style which is not that much different, a lot of energy and good football.“You can look at it as big shoes to fill but it is important to have a squad with a winning culture.“I do feel like I have a really good team, a really good squad. As a manager you want to work at a club with good players and the possibility to win things.“I look at it as an ideal opportunity to win something.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere’s how Liverpool could line up under Arne SlotSlot was appointed back on June 1st as successor to Klopp who bid an emotional farewell to Anfield last season.They sang his name as he said goodbye but in turn the German got the crowd to start singing the new manager’s name to send a message that he was going to be very welcome, something Slot appreciated.Watch Klopp announce Slot as next Liverpool manager with amazing song to fansHe said: “I was very fortunate at Feyenoord that after a few years they started singing for me.“Now, without even winning a game the Liverpool fans are singing for me and that is a good start.”They sang Klopp’s name for good reason.In is nine years at the club his most noticeable triumphs came with the 2018-19 Champions League and 2019-20 Premier League.Slot had been in charge of Feyenoord since 2021 winning the Eredivisie in 2022-23 when he was also named Holland’s manager of the year for the second successive season.Last season he finished second in the league but won the Dutch Cup.Like Klopp he wants his team to play in a free flowing, front foot, attacking style with the ball, but immediately press to win it back when they are without it.Slot said: “I hope people see my team at Feyenooord and will say that they played with a lot of freedom.“But when we don’t have the ball we want to be really aggressive and people keep in their position.“If you ask me I would say we played in a 4-3-3.”He admits Liverpool was one of the few places he would have left the Dutch giants for.But the 45-year-old said Liverpool came for him not just because of his record of silverware but also because of how he did it.He said: “I worked at a special club in Feyenoord. I would not leave that club for many clubs.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But when Liverpool come along that is one I would leave Feyenoord for.“Also when they have reasons why they wanted to take you, because they like your style of play.”Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan KingLIVERPOOL’S new manager Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.“The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More