Arne Slot, the current favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, has been warned of a potential mass exodus at Anfield in the summer. Slot, who led Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title last season and the KNVB Cup this year, is being considered as a potential successor by Liverpool chiefs. Former Liverpool player Ryan Babel has cautioned Slot about the challenges he may face, stating that at least forty people within the club are expected to leave, ranging from kitchen staff to analysts.
Babel emphasized that a new trainer would have to fill these vacancies, presenting a difficult task for Slot. The departing staff were brought to Anfield by Klopp, serving as a clear warning to Slot about the potential obstacles he could encounter if appointed as the new manager. Expressing similar concerns, former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher also noted the significant transition Slot would face, emphasizing the difference between Feyenoord and Anfield.
Carragher highlighted the accomplishments of previous managers like Xabi Alonso and Rafa Benitez, suggesting that the challenge for Slot will be substantial given Liverpool’s current competitive position. Overall, both Babel and Carragher have expressed their reservations about Arne Slot’s potential appointment as Liverpool manager, highlighting the difficulties he may face in adapting to the demands and expectations at Anfield.