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Liverpool fans might take to Arne Slot quickly after seeing how he reacted to Antony's antics in the Eredivisie.

Liverpool are negotiating with Feyenoord over bringing their manager Slot to the club to replace Jurgen Klopp, who will leave at the end of the season.

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Slot is being eyed as the Reds' next bossCredit: Getty

The Dutchman has become the top target at Anfield to succeed the popular German manager with Slot known for his attacking football and style of play.

And while there might be some doubts over whether he can step into Klopp's shoes, who has become a legendary figure at Liverpool, there can be no question marks over his wily attitude.

Such an instance came to light during an Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax in his first season in charge of the Rotterdam outfit.

In March 2022, Ajax were winning 3-2 against Feyenoord and in the dying seconds of the match, Antony, who was at Ajax at the time, tried to get his opponent sent off by hitting the ground and rolling on the floor in front of Slot.

As the commotion died down, the referee brandished a yellow card at the Brazilian and sending him off, after he was booked earlier in the contest.

Slot responded by simply laughing at the forward while the Ajax players were furious with the referee.

Antony has since signed for Manchester United, along with Erik ten Hag, who was in charge of Ajax at the time.

With Ajax and Feyenoord being one of the fiercest rivalries in the Netherlands, both managers meeting again next season with United and Liverpool could be a tasty encounter.

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Ajax had tried to taunt Feyenoord and get a player sent off but ended up being red carded himselfCredit: Getty

However, first the Reds need to sign Slot, who is on the final shortlist to replace Klopp, talkSPORT understands.

The 45-year-old has scored highly on Liverpool's data-led approach but he might not be cheap having signed a new contract last year at De Kuip.

Tottenham had been keen on hiring the coach to replace Antonio Conte last summer but Slot turned them down, instead turning to Ange Postecoglou.

Liverpool could still end the season with more silverware having won the Carabao Cup earlier in the campaign.

The Reds are second in the Premier League, three points behind Arsenal but with a game in hand.

And they face local rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, live on talkSPORT, knowing that any dropped points could see them suffer a major dent in the title race.

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