May 27th 2024.
Erik ten Hag, manager of Ajax, recently shared his thoughts on Liverpool's decision to appoint Arne Slot as their new manager. In a recent interview with Voetbal International, Ten Hag praised Liverpool's move, calling it a "beautiful choice." He also took a subtle dig at Manchester United, hinting at the differences in his own experience when joining the club two years ago.
Liverpool's decision to bring in Slot comes after Jurgen Klopp's successful nine-year stint at Anfield. The 45-year-old has an impressive record, having won both the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup during his three seasons with Feyenoord. Ten Hag believes that Slot's philosophy aligns well with Liverpool's style of play and also praised the strong foundation left by Klopp and his assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders.
However, Ten Hag also pointed out that Feyenoord may have received too much praise under Slot's leadership, suggesting that PSV were the better team in all areas throughout the season. He believes that the difference between PSV and Feyenoord was too big, and that people are overly lyrical about Feyenoord's performance. According to Ten Hag, PSV were "two classes better" than Feyenoord in terms of dominating the ball, pressing, and overall intensity.
Ten Hag also reflected on his own experience with Manchester United, where he finished the season with an FA Cup win. He noted that Slot is in a better position than he was when he joined United, as he had to deal with issues in the club's structure and squad balance. This could be seen as a subtle dig at United's management and their lack of support for their managers.
Overall, Ten Hag sees Liverpool's move for Slot as a positive for both sides and believes it is a great opportunity for Dutch managers. He also hopes that Slot can continue to build on the strong foundation left by Klopp and lead Liverpool to even more success in the future.
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