Arne Slot could make a very obvious signing for Liverpool is he is appointed as the club’s next manager.
After months of searching, it feels like Liverpool have come to the end of their managerial pursuit. Arne Slot looks very likely to be Liverpool’s next manager.
The Dutchman who won the Eredivisie last season has an excellent track record, and playing with a similar high intensity brand of football to Jurgen Klopp.
His affable demeanour has made him a very popular character in Dutch football, and it is an appointment that Liverpool fans should be content with.
Slot ticks the data and the personality to be the right profile for Liverpool. Replacing Klopp will not be easy, but Slot’s style of play will ensure continuity at the club.
Why David Hancko could be Arne Slot’s obvious first Liverpool signing
Liverpool will bring new players in this summer. There may not be a lot of changes in the playing squad, but it’s obvious there are weaknesses in the squad that have to be addressed.
One area where Liverpool definitely need to strengthen is in the centre-back department. Joel Matip seems destined to leave upon the expiry of his contract this summer.
Matip’s injury will leave Liverpool with few senior options. Even with the emergence of Jarell Quansah, Liverpool will want to bring in another centre-back.
That centre-back could preferably be someone who is comfortable playing as a left-sided centre-back. For that role few fit the bill better than David Hancko.
Under Slot at Feyenoord, Hancko has established himsel
f as one of the best centre-backs in the Eredivisie. He is left-footed and very comfortable playing in that left-sided centre-back role.
We also know that, as his agent confirmed, Liverpool have been tracking his progress over the last year or so.
Why Hancko could be the perfect move for Liverpool
So not only is Hancko already on Liverpool’s radar, he is well known by Liverpool’s new potential manager.
Everything points in the direction that he could be a really smart acquisition for Liverpool, and perhaps the most obvious candidate for Slot’s first transfer as the club’s new manager.
At 26-years-old, Hancko is definitely ready to make the step-up to Liverpool. He is in the prime years of his career.
It also helps that he is very capable of covering at left-back as well, and has experience playing in that position. We know versatility is something Liverpool appreciate when it comes to their recruitment.