Jürgen Klopp has been conducting a thorough vetting process of Arne Slot, with a coach that has worked closely alongside the Dutchman making a secret visit to Liverpool.

Klopp had an insightful chat with Henk de Jong, Slot's first boss in management, who was invited for a tour of Liverpool's facilities last week.

De Jong, currently managing Dutch second division side Cambuur, appointed Slot as his assistant ten years ago during his previous tenure at the club.



Slot then took over full control in 2016.

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After watching Liverpool's U21 side lose 2-0 to Arsenal, De Jong had a conversation with Klopp and his coaching staff, providing them with valuable information about Slot.

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"It was fantastic.

I watched the game against Arsenal and spoke to Jurrien Timber who played brilliantly in that game.

"They liked the fact that Arne Slot was my assistant at the start of his career.

"Everyone at Liverpool is hoping that Arne is going to do really well.

How come we have never met before?'"

Meanwhile, De Jong finished his tour with a stop over to see Erik ten Hag, revealing: "I made a little 'switch' to Manchester United and went to have dinner with Erik and enjoyed a fantastic football evening with him."

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool has certainly done its homework on Slot, and looks to be leaving no stone unturned.
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