Jason McAteer has shared his thoughts on why he thinks Michael Edwards wants to appoint Arne Slot at Liverpool.

That will be one of the reasons why Liverpool have always had him on their radar.

There is no way of telling who Michael Edwards’ preferred choice was in the managerial hunt, but there is no question about it that it’s Slot who looks to have won the race.



This is a change from Jurgen Klopp, whose title was ‘manager.’

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It’s a hint towards the shifting hierarchy at Anfield, and according to McAteer that might have been a factor in why Edwards appointed Slot.

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Speaking on beIN SPORTS, McAteer agreed with Richard Keys’ point about Michael Edwards’ return meaning he wanted a coach rather than a manager, which may have previously been an issue when working with Jurgen Klopp.

“It’s a really good point you [Richard Keys] made about the manager and Michael Edwards.

Not that it’s come out that he fell out with Jurgen Klopp but he left the football club and then all of a sudden Jurgen announce he is leaving and then Michael Edwards comes back.”

It’s difficult to tell what really went on between Michael Edwards and Jurgen Klopp.