'Whoever comes through the door deserves universal support'
The reaction from Liverpool fans to the Arne Slot news thus far has not exactly been universal excitement.
In a way, that is to be expected. Such is the void that Jurgen Klopp is leaving behind, it would be hard for Reds to be together in being overwhelmingly optimistic about what comes next.
However, having firmly placed our eggs in the Xabi Alonso basket initially and then mentally pivoting towards Sporting’s Ruben Amorim - after some time and persuading - it is no wonder that seeing neither take to the dugout is an idea that is hard to warm towards.
And, indeed, it now seems likely to fall to the manager of the second-best team in the Netherlands!
Look at it this way though Liverpool fans. If Amorim was the right man for the job based on his character, temperament, taking a non-fancied club to a league title and overseeing European and domestic cup runs, then Slot also ticks all those boxes.
Without getting all “Sam Allardici” about it - though the name may not come across as quite as flashy as the previous two favourites, Michael Edwards has been nothing if not smart and particular about decisions made towards recruitment at Liverpool up until now.
Whoever the next name is through the door deserves universal support.
