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'I liked what Jurgen Klopp did with Liverpool star - Arne Slot's done the exact opposite'

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SportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot has been subtly criticised for his treatment of one Liverpool star with a clear point made on how former manager Jurgen Klopp would have handled the situationFormer Premier League striker Clinton Morrison has admitted he is not a fan of how Arne Slot has used Milos Kerkez in his first season at Liverpool. He joined Liverpool from Hull in 2017 early into Jurgen Klopp's reign with Morrison praising how his integration was handled in comparison to Slot's use of Kerkez.Speaking exclusively with Freebets.com, the home of the best betting sites, he said: "Kerkez has been thrown in and struggled - I liked how Klopp eased Robertson in gradually.



Beto later equalised but Virgil van Dijk headed home the winner in stoppage time to relieve some pressure on Slot and put Liverpool in a strong position to qualify for next season's Champions League.Though it has been a disappointing season for the reigning champions, Morrison believes a top-five finish will be enough to keep Slot in the job.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! As for Slot, I speak to a lot of my Liverpool friends who aren't happy — the style of football, the passivity."But you have to think back to last season when he won the Premier League.

A lot has happened at Liverpool this season. If he secures Champions League football, I think he starts next season as Liverpool manager.”The gap to those below fifth-placed Liverpool was at seven points at the start of the week following Chelsea, Brentford and Brighton all dropping points.Midweek results have already seen that change but Slot's side can restore that advantage again by beating Crystal Palace this weekend at Anfield.