Liverpool’s Dutch gamers stay 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 mentioned he had already spoken to Slot and that he was eagerly awaiting the following marketing campaign and dealing beneath the previous Feyenoord coach, who takes over from Jurgen Klopp.

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“I nonetheless have a yr 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 following season,” Van Dijk mentioned on Monday because the Netherlands started their coaching camp for the European Championship.

“Clearly, there might be a variety of adjustments however I’m assured we’ll 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 totally on the nationwide crew.”

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

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

“I believe he could be good for my profession, it is a coach who desires to play good soccer,” mentioned 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 might be with out midfielder Marten de Roon at this summer season’s European Championship after the Dutch soccer affiliation mentioned in assertion on Monday that he had been dominated out of the event by way of damage.

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