US EditionArne Slot Issues Response over Wayne Rooney Liverpool 'Aura' Claim - 'You Tell Me'
Arne Slot counters Wayne Rooney's critique by citing last season's Premier League win and highlights increased media scrutiny affecting managerial perceptions.
- On Friday, Liverpool manager Arne Slot rejected Wayne Rooney's claim he lacks the aura to be Liverpool manager, saying it was the first time he heard that criticism and perceptions differ from last season.
- Rooney this week compared Slot unfavourably to Klopp on The Overlap Fan Debate, saying Slot lacks the required presence, amid Liverpool's struggles and pressure on the manager.
- Pointing to changing coverage, Slot added he won last season's Premier League and said such complaints weren't made then, noting the job is harder now because of increased media attention.
- Despite spending north of 450m, squad depth issues persist, but Frimpong's return next week may help Szoboszlai and the squad.
- Given differing club environments, Sir Kenny Dalglish urged patience, saying `Nothing grows overnight`, highlighting the rarity of long tenures like Klopp's or Guardiola's.
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Arne Slot hits back at Wayne Rooney as Liverpool manager makes feelings clear on criticism
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has responded to Wayne Rooney's assertion that he lacks the necessary "aura" for the Anfield role, highlighting a key similarity between himself and his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp.Slot said: "The only thing we have in common, Jurgen and me, is that we both won the league - and that's not too bad, is it?"The Dutchman suggested that success breeds presence.He said: "I think the more a manager wins, the more aura he has -…
The Independent
The Independent (US)How the aura of Klopp has left Slot trapped in a new Liverpool reality
Arne Slot has fielded questions surrounding his German predecessor, who remains hugely popular at Anfield, while some supporters covet a reunion with Xabi Alonso, despite his failure at Real Madrid
Arne Slot can still prove he has the 'aura' to be a great Liverpool manager
The Liverpool manager can still bring success to Anfield (Picture: Getty/ Metro) Arne Slot lacks the ‘aura’ to be Liverpool’s manager. That’s what Wayne Rooney thinks, anyway. The former Manchester United star joined many who have criticised Slot for Liverpool’s performances this season in comparing him to Jurgen Klopp: ‘I have met [Slot] a couple of times, but I just don’t think, for Liverpool, he has that aura,’ Rooney said on The Overlap Fan …
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