Liverpool handed Luis Enrique PSG future update after Arne Slot axing as chief speaks out
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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi addressed Luis Enrique's future after the Liverpool job became available on SaturdayParis Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has voiced his belief that Luis Enrique will stay on as the club's manager, on the very same day that the Liverpool vacancy emerged. The Reds parted ways with Arne Slot on Saturday, with the Dutchman departing Anfield after two years at the helm.Slot had steered Liverpool to fifth place in the Premier League this season, securing Champions League football in the process, yet the club opted to make a change ahead of the summer transfer window.Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been listed as the early frontrunner for the Liverpool job, though there have been tentative suggestions that Enrique could also be in the frame.Saturday evening saw Enrique lead PSG to glory in the Champions League final against Arsenal, clinching a 4-3 victory on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.Al-Khelaifi spoke in the aftermath of PSG's historic triumph, where he was quizzed about Enrique's future at the club, amid speculation that the Spaniard could sign a fresh contract to stay at the Parc des Princes."He's very, very special, as a coach, human being, as a person, he is fantastic,” Al-Khelaifi told TNT Sports.
“He's the best coach in the world. They all gave to this project."When directly questioned about whether he anticipates Enrique remaining as the club's manager, Al-Khelaifi provided an unambiguous response."He's the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I'm really confident, and it's all about the project,” the PSG president said.
Despite the ex-Bournemouth manager appearing to be the favourite, Danny Murphy urged his former club to pursue Enrique while speaking ahead of PSG's final against Arsenal.He said: "Part of me still thinks [Luis] Enrique, [Liverpool] might be able to nick him from PSG, especially if they beat Arsenal."I'm going to watch his mannerisms after the game tonight. If he cries, he's coming to Anfield."Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard responded to news of Slot's exit, outlining why he suspects the Reds will already have identified a successor."Well, look, I think we've all been around the game long enough to know how the 'process' works,” Gerrard told TNT Sports.