Liverpool chose Arne Slot over Ruben Amorim because of this reason
Ruben Amorim and Arne Slot: two names we saw extensively linked with a move to Liverpool to take over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season. Ever since Xabi Alonso made his decision to stay at Leverkusen, Sporting boss Amorim and his Feyenoord counterpart Slot became the next best favourites.
However, in the last two days, Slot’s name has gained massive traction with the Reds closing in on a compensation fee with Feyenoord. The sudden rise in the Dutchman’s stock coupled with Amorim’s name being completely sidelined has a well-defined reason.
According to Melissa Reddy of Sky Sports, the Liverpool hierarchy saw Slot as a better fit than Amorim football-wise. Apparently, his aggressive, full-throttle style of football had an appeal on the Reds, swinging the notion in the Dutchman’s favour over Amorim.
Additionally, considerations regarding compensation fees may have played a role in the decision-making process. While financial details are not explicitly disclosed, Liverpool’s management likely considered the potential costs associated with securing Amorim’s services compared to Slot’s. We know how frugal FSG are. Even though Reddy denies it outright, we know first-hand how FSG deals.
Both Amorim and Slot boast impressive managerial pedigrees and have achieved notable success in their respective careers. Amorim, in particular, has garnered acclaim for his tactical acumen and adeptness at nurturing young talent during his tenure at Sporting CP.
Ultimately, Liverpool’s choice of Slot over Amorim reflects a calculated decision aimed at finding the best possible candidate to lead the club forward. As negotiations over the £9.85m fee with Feyenoord progress and Slot edges closer to a potential appointment, Liverpool fans will anticipate the impact he could have on the team’s fortunes.
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As the club navigates the final stages of negotiations, supporters will be hoping that Slot can make a seamless transition to life at Anfield and help propel Liverpool to further success on the domestic and European stage after the top-class foundations laid by Jurgen Klopp.
