Arne Slot’s confirmation as Liverpool boss has held up amid the Euro 2024 issue

Slot, 45, assured Dutch reporters he was linked with Anfield, saying: “I can’t reveal the details right now, but it’s not about my contract. There is a combination of factors that is why there is no announcement yet. But don’t worry. It will happen. I know I’ve said this every time for the past week, but I expect it will really be a matter of days. Some things just need more time.”

Slot are also on the hunt for a new goalkeeping coach after John Achterberg decided to follow Klopp out of the club. Achterberg is set to accept an offer to work with former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.

Liverpool face top-four chasing Aston Villa on Monday night before bringing the curtain down on Klopp’s eight-and-a-half-year reign against Wolves at an emotional Anfield on Sunday. The German is looking for a positive end to his tenure after seeing off Liverpool’s bid for a quadruple crumble in the weeks since they were knocked out of the FA Cup at Manchester United. Unai Emery’s side will provide a stern test.

Klopp said: “We have a chance to go over 80 points again. You should never take such things for granted. Villa will want to have a good last game at home as they have played an incredible season. They will probably qualify for the Champions League.

“Unai is doing an incredible job, but we will definitely give it a try. It’s one of the best in the business, 100%. Wherever he was, he was successful. The work he does at Villa is exceptional. He always organizes his team extremely well – and we all know how important it can be for a club to qualify for the Champions League.”

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