Slot's first shot at Anfield glory
JAMES NALTON writes how Liverpool’s post-Klopp era hits home as new Dutch manager prepares to take charge of his first competitive home game

THIS weekend it will really hit home that Liverpool have entered the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
Arne Slot will take charge of his first competitive game at Anfield as Liverpool manager on Sunday when they take on a tricky, savvy Brentford side who are not dissimilar to Liverpool in the way they operate.
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