- The Liverpool star has backed new manager Arne Slot for success at the club
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted he has full ‘confidence’ in Liverpool’s board after they appointed former Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
Liverpool were in no rush with their recruitment after Klopp announced at the start of this year that he no longer had the energy needed to continue at Anfield after nine years at the helm of the club.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso was the original favorite before committing his future to the Bundesliga champions, while Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim was also mentioned as a possible option.
Ultimately, Liverpool opted for Slot, with the Dutchman receiving public support from Klopp during his final farewell speech at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League season.
Slot failed to maintain Feyenoord’s status as Eredivisie champions during his final season but arrives in the North West of England determined to lead Liverpool to a new period of success.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted he has full ‘confidence’ in Liverpool’s board after they appointed former Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot as the club’s new manager
Slot has been confirmed as Liverpool’s new head coach after leaving Dutch club Feyenoord
Alexander-Arnold believes Liverpool will have a ‘smooth transition’ following the departure of Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool’s vice-captain Alexander-Arnold was one of the emotional figures when Klopp left the club but has now backed Slot for success ahead of the England star’s arrival during the Monaco GP qualifying session.
Alexander-Arnold wondered whether the transition after Klopp’s departure would be smooth, telling Sky Sports:
“I hope you know, that’s all you can hope for,” he said.
“I have confidence in the club and who we have appointed, so as a player you can only have confidence in what the senior players have brought in and I am sure the transition will be smooth.”
Slot was recently spotted exploring Liverpool before starting his new role and dining at the popular Moor Hall restaurant as he tried to settle into life in England.
Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold is enjoying a mini-rest following the end of the Premier League season, which saw Liverpool finish third, before returning to England for national team duties ahead of the upcoming European Championship.
The 25-year-old was named as a midfielder in Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad and was further asked about England’s position as tournament favorites to take top honors in Germany.
However, the Liverpool star remained cautious about expectations within the England camp, adding: ‘I don’t know what people make of us, we’ll go there to do our best and hopefully we’ll come back successful.’