Liverpool make decision on Arne Slot's future as new coach set to be appointed

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SportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot has had to deal with serious noise around his future at Liverpool but the Dutchman is planning for next season with one of his former Feyenoord coaches set to move to AnfieldLiverpool are closing in on the appointment of Etienne Reijnen to their coaching ticket - in what is the biggest indicator that Arne Slot will be remaining at Anfield.Reijnen previously worked alongside Slot at Feyenoord and had been at the Dutch club until last Sunday, when he left his role. It is understood that he's told those close to him that he's preparing to make a move to the Premier League side, reports the Telegraph.Slot had hope to bring Reijnen with him to Liverpool in 2024 when he first arrived, but the move collapsed when Reijnen couldn't secure a work permit and had to stay in the Netherlands.The Liverpool boss has faced serious questions regarding his future, which comes after a year in which the Reds have gone from champions to a side still needing to finalise their place in the Champions League.

Last year's exploits look to have earned him the right to remain, even if some have called for a change.Slot himself said recently that he expected to be the Liverpool boss next season, but that was before another damaging defeat at Aston Villa. As long as things are not done, then I will not be commenting on who we are signing or who we don’t.”He added: “Well, it is fair to say that I have worked with him before.

And I have a very high regard for him in terms of the coach he is. It is also clear that I tried to sign him two years ago when I first came here, but we couldn’t do it.”Liverpool are set to embark on something of a new era with some of their stalwarts moving on.