Arne Slot sends letter to Liverpool fan with terminal illness after inspiring challenge

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By his side throughout was Jordan Fairclough, Liverpool’s former physical performance coach, who provided support in every way possible — including offering roadside massages amid chaotic traffic. Fairclough, 34, left Liverpool last season after more than seven years with the club, during which he helped secure Champions League and Premier League titles as part of Jurgen Klopp’s backroom team.

Arne Slot helped motivate Jack Faint during his challenge (Image: Getty Images) The message said: “It really is people like you who make this club what it is, and on behalf of my players, my staff and myself, I want you to know how valued you are, how inspirational your story is and that we are all with you and supporting you, just as you support us." Faint, a Liverpool fan since the age of five, recalled “spending half my earnings” following the club across Europe in his twenties, including trips to three Champions League finals. Just last month, he watched Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United at an official supporters’ club in Hyderabad.

He described the letter from the Dutchman as “massive,” arriving when he was “close to my limit physically.” That day, he made sure to run wearing the team’s red shirt, a gift from his mum and dad. “It’s been unreal,” Faint said of the outpouring of support he’s received.