Arne Slot received telling reception from crowd at final Feyenoord game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotLiverpool manager Arne Slot will be hoping the atmosphere at Anfield this weekend echoes his emotional farewell at Feyenoord, where fans sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as he departedArne Slot left Feyenoord for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Feyenoord supporters bid Arne Slot a heartfelt farewell with a stirring rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' ahead of his switch to Liverpool two years ago.This Sunday's Anfield encounter with Brentford draws the curtain on a challenging campaign for Slot and the Reds. The Dutchman fell victim to second-season syndrome, finishing fifth in the table and empty-handed in terms of silverware.The mood this weekend will be markedly different from last season's final home fixture at Anfield, which was marked by jubilant celebrations as Slot guided the club to only its second Premier League title in his debut year in England.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news as $81M midfielder eyed and clear Mateus Mane message sentREAD MORE: Andy Robertson reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold gift nearly left him in tears before Liverpool exitFor the manager, the past two years will have felt like a rollercoaster, having received a deeply moving send-off from the Feyenoord faithful at De Kuip before and after their final match of the 2023/24 season.Slot, who had claimed the Eredivisie title the previous year, led Feyenoord to a runner-up finish that campaign.Yet the supporters still afforded him a standing ovation as he toured the pitch to acknowledge them.Feyenoord fans' send-off banner for Slot(Image: Getty Images)Even more poignantly, they launched into a rousing chorus of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' — synonymous with Liverpool — in deeply emotional scenes, as his appointment as Jurgen Klopp's successor had already been confirmed.Feyenoord also uses the song as its anthem, meaning Slot was already well acquainted with the iconic lyrics by the time he oversaw his first Anfield fixture.It may even have eased the transition, as the 47-year-old made a seamless start and went on to secure the Premier League trophy.The Kop may need to channel some of that same energy, acknowledging it has been a demanding season while continuing to back their manager.
After all, it is evident that the club's hierarchy is firmly committed to the Dutchman moving forward.This is despite the considerable pressure he has faced over the past nine months. Some may not have anticipated the manager lasting until the end of the campaign, particularly following a dreadful autumn run which saw the side suffer six defeats in seven matches.Last year, a jubilant Slot enthusiastically sang Klopp's song while clutching the microphone and was doused in champagne during the Anfield title celebrations as fans joined in.Nobody is anticipating a repeat of such scenes on this occasion — yet the atmosphere can still be one of positivity and optimism.Slot was highly regarded at Feyenoord, and despite enduring a turbulent season at Liverpool, it is entirely conceivable that the title-winning manager could press on and cultivate similar affection at Anfield in due course.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arne SlotLiverpool FCJurgen Klopp