
Arne Slot visited Liverpool’s training ground for the first time this week – and former Reds striker Michael Owen admits the Dutchman will be expected to keep the club near the top of the table in their first season without Jurgen Klopp.
Slot has the tough task of stepping into a legend’s shoes at Anfield, after Klopp won both the Premier League and the Champions League during his time at the club. Liverpool finished third in Klopp’s final season at Anfield, but challenged for the title for most of the campaign – something they did on a regular basis under the German.