Arne Slot’s right-hand man and his quiet importance to Liverpool FC

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Sipke Hulshoff has been a quiet influence on Liverpool’s success since his decision to follow Arne Slot to Anfield – so who exactly is the Dutchman with the clipboard? Then, after the partnership was disturbed by Slot’s move to AZ Alkmaar and Hulshoff’s assistant position at FC Volendam, the pair were reacquainted at Feyenoord.

It isn’t a case of Slot acting like Hulshoff’s micro-managing superior. This ever-developing trust from Slot that Hulshoff understands his principles has now manifested itself at Liverpool into the latter becoming the ‘field’ trainer.

That decision in itself underlines the strength of his commitment to Slot’s project. Both in his early career, then at Feyenoord and now at Liverpool, there has been one man at Slot’s side.