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Feyenoord’s Arne Slot Emerges as Favourite for Liverpool Manager Position
The race for the next Liverpool manager has taken a surprising turn, with Feyenoord‘s Arne Slot now emerging as the frontrunner for the position at Anfield.
After missing out on Xabi Alonso and seeing Ruben Amorim‘s odds diminish due to links with West Ham, Slot’s chances have skyrocketed in the betting stakes.
Liverpool had initially eyed Sporting CP‘s manager, Amorim, as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp, but recent developments have shifted the landscape.
Amorim, who was once heavily favored at 1/4, has now drifted to 6/4 amid speculations suggesting he may not be headed to Liverpool.
The sudden change has propelled Feyenoord’s Slot from a long shot at 50/1 to a strong contender at 3/1, making him the second favorite for the coveted managerial role.
Brighton‘s Roberto De Zerbi, whose odds have also been fluctuating, now stands at 5/1 as the third favorite, with other names like Wolves‘ Gary O'Neil, Thomas Tuchel, and Julian Nagelsmann in the mix.
Spokesperson Leon Blackman pointed out the significant shift in betting trends, with Amorim’s odds diminishing while Slot garners increasing interest among punters.
Monday marked a turning point in the speculations surrounding Liverpool’s next manager, with attention now focused on unexpected candidates like Slot and De Zerbi.
As the managerial saga unfolds, Liverpool fans are left eagerly awaiting the final decision on who will take the helm after Klopp’s departure.