Liverpool latest: Arne Slot issues star fond farewell as Reds 'target new coach'
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All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Alisson transfer twist after Liverpool exit claims and £43m demand made clearREAD MORE: 'Angry Arne Slot will want to drop Mohamed Salah but Liverpool fans won't expect it'Slot's emotional farewellSlot has offered tribute to Salah, describing their Premier League title triumph together last season as the most memorable accomplishment of his career.An emotionally charged atmosphere is anticipated at Anfield on Sunday as supporters will say goodbye to Salah and Andy Robertson. Salah's relationship with the Liverpool boss has been strained this campaign, after Salah criticised the manager in December and then posted an inflammatory social media message last week.Yet Slot maintains he will remember the Reds' triumph last season, as the Egyptian drove Liverpool to their 20th top-flight crown by netting 29 Premier League goals, with enormous affection.Speaking ahead of the Brentford fixture, Slot said: "How will I remember Mo?
100% last season, I think he said, and that means even more than when I said it, because he has won so many things at this club - he said the most special thing he has won was last season's Premier League title."Now I can safely say that was the most special thing I have won in my life, so I will remember that and how important he was in that season for the club. And as a result also for me with all the goals he scored."We, as a club, as a team, we weren't on the same heights this season but I will 100% mainly remember him for last season and the fans should maybe remember him for all these seasons that he played for us but my main memory will definitely be last season."New coaching appointmentLiverpool are understood to be closing in on bringing Etienne Reijnen into Slot's backroom team — the strongest indication yet that the embattled Dutchman will be staying at Anfield beyond this summer.Reijnen previously worked alongside Slot at Feyenoord, remaining there until last Sunday when he departed his position.
The 39-year-old former PEC Zwolle player is said to have informed those in his inner circle that he is set to make the switch to the Premier League club, according to the Telegraph.Slot had intended to bring Reijnen with him to Liverpool in 2024 upon his initial arrival, but that move fell through. The Liverpool manager has come under intense scrutiny regarding his position, particularly following the Reds' chastening 4-2 loss at Aston Villa earlier this month.However, if reports are accurate, it seems Slot has received a significant show of support from the club's ownership, with his fellow Dutchman poised to join his backroom team.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.