Arne Slot loves pop music. From the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, the new Liverpool boss is such a sucker for a good tune that he once went to a rock festival just days before leading Feyenoord into the Europa Conference League Final. Slot is a regular gig-goer.
He never misses the Amstel Live event in Rotterdam - even when Jose Mourinho's Roma are on the horizon. It is only a matter of time until he turns up at the famous Cavern Club to see where the Fab Four first thrilled their fans. According to those who know him best, there are only three things that matter more to the Dutchman than music: his family, friends and football.
Ironic then that when Slot arrived on Merseyside to succeed Jurgen Klopp earlier this summer, he decided to go solo. Wife Mirjam, daughter Isa and son Joep remained in Holland while the 45-year-old threw himself fully into the task of fine-tuning Klopp’s heavy metal style into a philosophy that is based on controlling the rhythm and tempo of games. Joep is a promising amateur player in Zwolle.
It’s likely that the band will be back together when Slot takes charge of Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in the Premier League . And although he is not a man prone to showing his emotions, it will be a proud moment when the Kop breaks into ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ in the moments before kick-off. Liverpool’s anthem has always been one of Slot’s favourites.
The song was performed for him in tribute by a local singer when he guided Feyenoord.