Footage of Arne Slot’s hilarious reaction to Antony faking injury before being sent off for Ajax re-emerges as Liverpool fans claim they ‘already love him’ as he nears move from Anfield.
Footage of Arne Slot reacting to Manchester United’s Antony has emerged and has delighted Liverpool fans.
The Reds are closing in on Slot as they work on a deal with Feyenoord to make him their next manager when Jurgen Klopp leaves the club at the end of the season.
Anfield officials contacted the Dutch champions on Wednesday with an initial offer of compensation for the 49-year-old, who does not have a release clause in his contract.
The situation is developing rapidly and negotiations to bring Slot to Anfield could even be concluded before the weekend. He faces a major task in succeeding Klopp, who has been in charge at Anfield for almost nine years and won the hearts of Reds fans.
However, footage surrounding an altercation with United’s Antony will get him off to a flying start as he looks to form a similar bond with fans as the German.
Footage of Arne Slot’s clash with Antony has re-emerged and delighted Liverpool fans
The current Manchester United player faked an injury before seeing red for former club Ajax.
Footage shows the Brazilian hitting the deck repeatedly, with Slot laughing in response.
The clip, which went viral on social media after Liverpool’s interest in Slot was confirmed, dates from March 2022 during a match between Ajax and Feyenoord in the Eredivisie.
Antony, then at Ajax, can be seen hitting the deck in apparent pain in the final moments of the match, stumbling on Slot’s technical area before falling.
He grimaced before returning to the field, and hit the deck again when he was taken in by Dusan Tadic and Davy Klaassen.
Feyenoord players protested and Antony received a second yellow card, followed by a red, after being booked earlier in the match.
The camera can be seen switching to Slot, who bursts out laughing at the antics of the wingman who saw him giving his marching orders.
With Antony now playing for rivals Manchester United, Liverpool fans responded to the video with positive criticism of the Dutchman Slot’s actions, which could be a sign of a rivalry to come.
“I raised my estimates after this,” one fan posted in response.
“I already like him,” another wrote, while a third posted: “OK, I’m warming up to him.”
Liverpool fans praised their potential new boss in responses to the video on social media
Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that Slot was Liverpool’s preferred choice for their next manager
Mail Sport reported on Tuesday how Slot had emerged as Liverpool’s preferred candidate to succeed Klopp, who has four games remaining at the club.
Slot, who was considered by Tottenham and Chelsea last summer, has enjoyed immense success since joining the Dutch side in 2021 and has become one of the most progressive coaches in European football.
He recently guided his Feyenoord side to victory in the KNVB Cup; It is the second trophy he has won in charge of the Rotterdam giants, having made them national champions 12 months ago.
His accolades at the Dutch side have made him an ideal candidate to succeed Klopp at Anfield and the Reds have now stepped up their pursuit of the 45-year-old.
