There is set to be a manager merry-go-round this summer but Liverpool have already got their ducks in a row.

Arne Slot is due to officially start his tenure next Saturday after Jurgen Klopp’s exit last week and will have a head start over the coaches of some of his rivals.

Liverpool could well have had a different man in the dugout, though, according to outgoing assistant Pep Lijnders.

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Lijnders reveals manager talks

Lijnders has admitted that Klopp had spoken to him about becoming his successor multiple times in recent seasons but rejected the proposal each time.

Jurgen led it and I really felt we should end this project together.”

He added: “Secondly, I’ve been at Liverpool for nearly 10 years.

Sometimes, the most obvious move is not the right one.”

Erik ten Hag casts verdict on Slot switch

Fellow Dutchman Ten Hag reckons Slot is walking into a ‘better’ situation at Liverpool than he did at Man United two years ago.

He said to vi.nl: “This is great for the Dutch trainers’ guild, and Arne Slot also fits Liverpool with his philosophy.

“He ends up in better waters than I did when I went to Manchester United from the Netherlands, in terms of structure in the club, in terms of balance in the squad.”

The ECHO says:“There is no doubt that Liverpool have been left in a terrific place by Klopp, which affords the new coach little excuse.

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