What Arne Slot once claimed about Yankuba Minteh’s pace as he’s linked with move to Liverpool

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It got to a point before his sacking at the end of May that Liverpool fans did not want to listen to Arne Slot on matters relating to anything at all.Though he had been a hero only 12 months before, the Dutchman had become public enemy number one for a lot of supporters, whose trust in his leadership had eroded away throughout a terrible season.Nevertheless, Slot is certainly worth hearing out when it comes to Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh, who the Reds made a £50m bid to sign on Thursday. But there is much more to the Gambian than his dwindling output, with his raw speed being one of his key attractions.Slot managed Minteh during his final season at Feyenoord in 2023/24 and saw this pace up front.

Speaking in October 2023, the former Liverpool head coach admitted that the then Newcastle loanee is simply ‘incredibly fast.’Slot could not believe how fast Minteh isTo say Liverpool were missing pace from their forward line under Slot would be a monumental understatement. As the then Feyenoord manager told the Dutch press in October 2023, Minteh has pace and is not afraid to use it.READ MORE: Four under the radar midfielders Liverpool could target who are just like Curtis JonesPhoto by Steve Bardens/Getty Images“Minteh went to Newcastle and the English were looking for a club to loan him to, that’s how he came to us,” Slot said.“He certainly doesn’t lack self-confidence.

And he wants it so badly.”Fast, tenacious and desperate to impress, these are all things that Liverpool fans want to see from a forward player. If Liverpool do come back and get a deal done for Minteh, supporters will be looking forward to seeing Slot’s words come to life at Anfield this season.