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It's no secret that Arne Slot is an advocate of Pep Guardiola, but it seems the Dutchman will soon be pitting his wits against the Spaniard and his all-conquering Manchester City team.

Liverpool's search for a new manager has taken them to Holland and Feyenoord with Slot, 45, now the top target to replace Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

Before a deal has even been signed off, the Dutchman has some pretty big shoes to fill.

Liverpool and City - like Klopp and Guardiola - have become each other's main adversaries in their pursuit of major honours over the past few years.

Slot will pick up the mantle in that respect with Guardiola: somebody he not been shy to laud in the past.

Speaking to Dutch outlet Voetbal International back in May 2023, Slot said of Guardiola: “I certainly don't want to compare myself to Pep, but he is a control freak just like me.

However, Slot's suitability to take on such a significant role at a Premier League club expected to challenge the imperious Manchester City has been questioned by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher(

Slot is a known advocate of Guardiola.

"If another English club takes Tuchel, that would convince me they will significantly improve, but my sense is Liverpool don’t want a coach with a reputation for being fractious.

"I would prefer a proven winner who could be difficult to manage to a coach who might be easy to manage but still have everything to prove.

"My overriding concern is this: does Slot move to England ready to take on Guardiola for the Premier League and Champions League
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