Arne Slot told he ‘lacked class’ for interview on replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Stephen Warnock criticized Arne Slot for discussing the potential financial benefits Feyenoord could gain from his rumored transfer to Liverpool, stating that it lacked tact.

Slot is currently the leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, with Klopp having announced his departure in January.

While other contenders such as Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi, and Ruben Amorim have been mentioned, it appears that Slot is poised to assume the managerial position at Liverpool.

The Dutch coach has expressed his interest in the role, and now it remains for the two clubs to negotiate the terms of the transfer.

Slot, while expressing his eagerness to manage Liverpool, also discussed the compensation package Feyenoord might receive and highlighted its potential positive impact on Dutch football.

However, former Liverpool defender Warnock expressed his disapproval of these remarks, suggesting that they lacked sophistication.

“Based on his interviews so far, it seems like he has a strong personality,” Warnock told DAZN, as reported by NewBettingSites.uk. .

“The challenge is to maintain your own identity while following in the footsteps of one of football’s biggest personalities, and I think he is capable of doing that.

“However, I wasn’t entirely convinced by his comments regarding Feyenoord’s financial gain and its significance for Dutch football. I felt it lacked a certain level of tact.

There’s no need to discuss such matters while you’re still employed by Feyenoord and with games left to play. After all, Jurgen Klopp is still the manager at Liverpool.”

Warnock suggested that Slot should have deflected questions about the compensation package and left negotiations to the clubs involved.

However, he acknowledged the allure of managing Liverpool, especially for someone with Slot’s relatively short managerial career.

He highlighted the competitive challenge of facing managers like Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola in the Premier League as an exciting prospect for Slot.

Despite the criticism, Slot has had a successful tenure at Feyenoord, winning both the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Cup since joining the club from AZ Alkmaar in 2021. With an impressive record of 95 wins out of 147 matches, Slot’s credentials speak for themselves.