Nearly a year after the legendary manager welcomed Arne Slot to Merseyside in his final game, Jurgen Klopp gave his congratulations to the Dutchman.

Arne Slot thinks Liverpool might gain a significant edge in their bid to retain the Premier League title next season, even before the first match kicks off, due to the Club World Cup. Manchester City and Chelsea have both qualified for the revamped FIFA tournament, which will take place in the United States from mid-June and feature 32 teams.

Liverpool claimed the Premier League title this season as Arne Slot won the championship in his first attempt at Anfield, and he believes this summer's Club World Cup hands his man an advantage for ne