Arne Slot handed James McConnell an opportunity in the Champions League and was so impressed he's changed his transfer plans - with Jurgen Klopp handing the midfielder his debut last term

The German manager announced his departure just under a year ago, with his side sat top of the Premier League.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the similarities between his own playing style and that of Jurgen Klopp have helped to make his transition to English football a seamless one. Slot's team is currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have already guaranteed automatic qualification for the round of 16 in the

Liverpool were five points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Chelsea on January 31 last season — but then collapsed in the final weeks of the season.

A year on from Jurgen Klopp announcing his was leaving the Reds, this win showed just how far Arne Slot has taken his title-chasing side

On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and Beth Lindop discuss how Liverpool moved on from Jürgen Klopp and landed upon Arne Slot.

Arne Slot still has Liverpool in the running to win four trophies this season. Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola know all too well how big an ask it is, but Dietmar Hamann believes it's possible.

Former Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe has completed a move to non-league side Hungerford Town following stints at Bournemouth and Derby County