Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp sends message about Arne Slot buy as key ally could leave

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While it's been far from a vintage season for the reigning champions, a confident victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend has given cause for optimism.The 3-1 win over Oliver Glasner's side featured two of Liverpool's most expensive summer signings lighting up Anfield. Elsewhere, Slot has been rocked by news that could affect his coaching set-up heading into the new season.Praise for WirtzEx-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Wirtz will light up this summer's World Cup.

I really think he showed already how good he can be in a difficult season."READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold 'mocked' from Real Madrid bench as footage catches out team-mateREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard 'offered' second job by club currently managed by ex-Liverpool bossIsak and Wirtz's performances on Saturday have forced many to sit up and take notice. Keep going, four more games, qualifying for the Champions League is still the main target now, World Cup then we have to be working very hard to make sure next season is not like this season because it is unacceptable."Slot's potential blowSlot could be forced to shuffle his backroom staff once again amid rumours he could lose his assistant coach, Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

The Liverpool coach is reportedly being targeted by Slot's former club, Feyenoord.This would mark the second year running that Slot has lost an assistant, following John Heitinga's departure from the Reds, to take over as head coach of Ajax, last summer.Van Bronckhorst, the former midfielder, was brought in last summer as a replacement for Heitinga. Yet it's believed the Dutchman has the backing of Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, to remain in charge for next season.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.