'One of the better Dutch coaches': Virgil Van Dijk heaps praise on Jurgen Klopp's potential successor

JurgenKlopp’sfinal season as Liverpool manager is all set for a dramatic collapse after the club lost its latest Premier League match against arch-rivals Everton on Wednesday (April 24) at Goodison Park. The 2-0 defeat leftKlopp’stitle dreams in shatters in the final seasonwhilecaptain Virgil van Dijk wasleftfuming over thedisappointing result. While the team is now hoping for Arsenal and Man City to drop points, Van Dijk has already hinted at the next seasoninsistingthat Feyenoord manager Arne Slot could be the best fit for the side.

Van Djik heaps praise on Slot

"Ifind it difficult to answer it now, of course,"Van Dijk told Viaplay."But I think Arne Slot might be one of the better Dutch coachesat this moment.

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"Ithink the way he plays andthe philosophy he hasthat he could be a Liverpool coach. Only in my opinion, what I also read and hear, of course, is that it is far from finalised.

"We will see. Next yearwewill focus on that."

A 2-0 defeat to Everton has seen Liverpoolin danger of missing out on the Premier League titleknowingthat Arsenal and Manchester City now have a better chance of lifting the trophy. As things stand, Liverpool still have to faceAston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Parkknowingthat any more slip-ups will officially end their pursuit of a title.

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With 74 points from 34 matches, the Redd can only reach a maximum of 86 pointswhilebothArsenal and Manchester City have better chances. City can reach a maximum of 91 pointswhileArsenal’smaximum is 89points. Citythereforearein pole position to win the titleconsideringArsenal still have Spurs and Manchester United to face (both in away games).

Klopp’sside is next in action on Saturday when they face former Everton manager David Moyes in the West Ham United dugout. The away match will be a big test for themwitha win taking them level on points with Arsenal before they face Spurs on Sunday.