Liverpool’s Dutch gamers sit up for Arne Slot’s arrival

Liverpool’s Dutch contingent are wanting ahead to the arrival of compatriot Arne Slot on the membership as supervisor subsequent season with membership captain Virgil van Dijk dedicated to staying at Anfield.

Van Dijk stated he had already spoken to Slot and that he was eagerly awaiting the subsequent marketing campaign and dealing beneath the previous Feyenoord coach, who takes over from Jurgen Klopp.

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“I nonetheless have a 12 months left on my contract. I’m membership captain and I’ve made it clear I’m there for the brand new coach and enthusiastic over the subsequent season,” Van Dijk stated on Monday because the Netherlands started their coaching camp for the European Championship.

“Clearly, there can be numerous adjustments however I’m assured we are going to make a giant success of it.

“I congratulated him in fact and I am actually happy for him and his household. We spoke concerning the crew and the longer term, however now my focus is absolutely on the nationwide crew.”

A month earlier than Slot’s announcement — and shortly after Klopp stated he would go away on the finish of the season — Van Dijk stated he thought his countryman could be a fantastic match at Anfield.

Ryan Gravenberch stated Slot had confirmed his value at Feyenoord, the place he received the Dutch league final season and the cup this time period.

“I feel he may be good for my profession, it is a coach who desires to play good soccer,” stated the 22-year-old midfielder, who signed from Bayern Munich final August.

Slot was named Liverpool supervisor final week as Klopp departed after a nine-year managerial reign.

Van Dijk and Gravenberch can be with out midfielder Marten de Roon at this summer time’s European Championship after the Dutch soccer affiliation stated in assertion on Monday that he had been dominated out of the match via damage.

The 33-year-old Atalanta midfielder suffered an undisclosed muscle damage two weeks in the past within the Coppa Italia ultimate, which his membership misplaced 1-0 to Juventus, and won’t be slot in time for the match in Germany.