Arne Slot makes harsh decision immediately after joining Liverpool which could anger some players

Arne Slot has made a big decision immediately after being announced as the new head coach of Liverpool.

Dutchman Slot was officially announced on Monday evening after Jurgen Klopp said his goodbyes to Anfield on the back of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

A statement from the club read: “Liverpool Football Club can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit.

“The 45-year-old will join the Reds from Feyenoord ahead of the 2024-25 season after a deal was reached with the Eredivisie club for his services.”

Although he is yet to start his work at Liverpool, it was claimed that Slot has already made a big decision ahead of the new campaign.

As reported by The Telegraph’s Chris Bascombe, who wrote: “Slot has brought his first pre-season training sessions forward by a week – the squad will reconvene in the first week of July – so he can begin acclimatising to his new environment.

“Those representing their country at Euro 2024 and Copa America will return later, depending on how far they progress in the tournament.”

Slot built up a reputation in the Netherlands after impressing at both AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord.

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During his time with the Rotterdam club, Slot led them to the UEFA Europa Conference League final in his first season in charge, before winning the Eredivisie in his second campaign.

Speaking about his impending move to Merseyside, 45-year-old Slot said: “It is certainly not an easy decision to close the door behind you at a club where you have experienced so many wonderful moments and worked successfully with so many wonderful people.

“But as a sportsman, an opportunity to become a head coach in the Premier League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, is difficult to ignore.”