'It's the best job in the world': Departing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has broken silence on theclub’spursuit of Arne Slot as new manager as he suggests it is the best job in the world. Klopp, now in the final season as Liverpoolmanagerwill look to end his stint on a highaswith four matches to go in the season. The club is already pushing for the next managerwithSlot as the top candidate to replace Klopp at the helm of the Merseyside club. Speaking ahead of hisside’sPremier League clash against West Ham, Klopp acknowledged the prospect of the job the new manager will have.

Klopp on new manager

"Idon'tknow anything about it.I'mnot involved in the process. What I like is that, ifheis the one,hewants the job. He is excited. I like the way his team plays football.Allthe thingsI hear about himarethathe'sa good guy.

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Klopp’sfinal season with Liverpoolis likely toend with the Carabao Cup only afterthey were knockedout of the FA Cup and the Europa Leaguerecently.Their Premier League title challenge also suffered heavy dents after defeat to Crystal Palace at home and then in the Merseyside derby to Everton on Wednesday. While they still retain an opportunity to win the Premier League title, they will need a helping hand from other clubs as both Manchester City and Arsenal need to drop points in the final run-in.

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However, Klopp reckons lack of silverware will only be a positive thing for his side as the new manager will have less burden of success.

"It'sthe best job in the world. It will help thatwe'renot finishing on a highsothere'sspace for improvement."

With four matches to go in the season, Klopp has atoughlist of fixtures to negotiate as they face West Ham on Saturday, Spurs (home), Aston Villa in the penultimate week before ending the season against Wolves at Anfield.