Liverpool latest: Jurgen Klopp speaks out about Arne Slot signing as boss braced for blow

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Today's news sees Wirtz receive acclaim from a Liverpool legend. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Anthony Gordon can help Liverpool seal £86m transfer as Bayern Munich run into problemREAD MORE: Yan Diomande 'ready for Liverpool' as Anthony Gordon transfer 'dream' outlinedAcclaim for WirtzFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Wirtz will shine at this summer's World Cup.

I really think he showed already how good he can be in a difficult season."Isak and Wirtz's displays on Saturday have prompted widespread attention. "These two particular players have been brought to the club to make an impact and it's not been an easy season for anyone, including those two, but you see the quality they have."It is about keeping developing, knowing what it takes to be a Liverpool player not only on the pitch but off it as well, look after yourself and try to be, each and every three or four days, the absolute best of yourself."They have to realise that.

The Liverpool coach is said to be a target for Slot's former side, Feyenoord.This would represent the second consecutive summer in which Slot has lost a key assistant, following John Heitinga's exit from the Reds to take charge at Ajax last summer. The speculation follows doubts over Slot's own position this season, as the Reds have struggled to find any real consistency.