Original Liverpool 'longlist' to replace Jurgen Klopp revealed amid Arne Slot pressure

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But his combustible temparament does not seem like a good fit at all at Liverpool, even if he is enjoying some success with Marseille at the moment. Sebastian Hoeness of Stuttgart, Michel of Girona, Ernesto Valverde of Athletic Club, and Luciano Spalletti (Italy at the time, now Juventus) all made it to the longlist to replace Klopp.

Jurgen Klopp's departure gave Liverpool a big decision to make. And Hoeness has his side in fourth in the current campaign, so he's still one on whom a big club might consider rolling the dice.

The list is full of managers whose fortunes and reputations have ebbed and flowed, even in the time since Liverpool picked Slot as Klopp's heir. Ultimately, Slot surpassed all expectations at Liverpool last season.