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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
Liverpool's Arne Slot during the pre-season friendly match at Anfield, Liverpool, August 11, 2024

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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