The German manager announced his departure just under a year ago, with his side sat top of the Premier League.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Arne Slot’s Tactical Balancing Act for Liverpool’s Next Six FixturesLiverpool face a demanding schedule as February 2025 approaches, and for manager Arne Slot, player

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted his father called him to say the win over Lille on Tuesday wasn’t “exciting”. The Reds sealed their progress to the Champions League round of 16 in March as Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott scored in a 2-1 victory for Liverpool against the French outfit.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not want to lose Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window, with AC Milan interested in the striker.

Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and Champions League, but his dad remains critical of the Reds' displays this season despite their success so far

While Slot aims for control through possession, his father would like to see a more thrilling performance from Liverpool. Arend criticised Liverpool 's Champions League performance against Lille, despite their 2-1 victory securing a spot in the last-16, believing his son should have adopted more aggressive tactics.

The English Premier League and Champions League leaders face Ipswich Town on Jan 24. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arne Slot may be impressing the football world with the exceptional start to his Liverpool career, but there is one critic he is still trying to win over every week. His father, Arend.

Arne Slot has three major transfer needs to address in 2025, even before the contract sagas are concluded. Liverpool could be in for a busy period in the summer