Liverpool told Arne Slot deserves 'more credit' as season hangs in balance
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotLiverpool manager Arne Slot won the Premier League during his first season in charge, but he is now under pressure as the Reds struggle to win silverware during this campaignArne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot's former assistant Marino Pusic believes the Liverpool head coach has not received sufficient recognition for his work at Anfield.Slot guided the Reds to only their second league championship in 35 years when his side stormed to the Premier League title during his debut season last year. This campaign, however, the Reds have found it difficult to retain their crown and are battling to secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.This has heaped mounting pressure on Slot, although the Dutchman insists he retains the backing of Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group and sporting director Richard Hughes.READ MORE: Liverpool could make perfect signing for nothing this summerREAD MORE: Arne Slot urged to make bold team selection decision ahead of crucial PSG gamePusic, who served as Slot's right-hand man at Feyenoord, contends that people are overlooking Liverpool's historical record during the Premier League era when evaluating recent accomplishments."I think Arne deserves much more credit at Liverpool right now than he is getting," he said."Many people forget how frequently Liverpool has become champion of England in recent decades.Marino Pusic was Slot's assistant at Feyenoord(Image: Getty Images)"Arne did it right away in his first season, but Jurgen Klopp has also only won the Premier League title once."Before that, Liverpool last won the league title in 1990.
And now it is expected that Arne will win the title twice in a row."Especially because so much money has been spent. That doesn't always work."They would do well at Liverpool to remain calm and give Arne and his staff, with Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst, their confidence."In an interview with Voetbal International, Pusic also disclosed he declined the opportunity to join Slot in making the move to Anfield in 2024, opting instead to continue as manager at Shakhtar Donetsk."It was a real pleasure to work with Arne," he said.
That has since become a form of friendship."As far as I am concerned, he is one of the best coaches in the world."I am talking about his demeanor, his football philosophy, how he conveys it, and his manners. I can only speak lyrically about him."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot