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The German coach, who departed from Anfield in 2024, has suggested that rejoining the club remains a possibility. The 58-year-old, post a game-changing nine-season tenure featuring continental glory and the Reds’ first league title in 30 years, now holds positions overseeing worldwide football for Red Bull and providing guidance to Germany's league body.

Supporters’ Hopes and His Frank Comments

Liverpool won the Premier League under Arne Slot, though countless followers holding him in high esteem would embrace the idea that he might come back one day. During an extensive chat, he shared with Steven Bartlett: “I said I refuse to lead another team on English soil. Therefore should it be the Reds...yeah. It's plausible.”

“Being 58, so the choice could be mine later on, it's uncertain. Do I have to make the decision today? Then I will not coach again. Fortunately, I don’t have to do that. I'll wait and observe what lies ahead.”

Conditions for a Comeback

When asked about the specific conditions would have to unfold to draw him back to the touchline, he revealed he was not instantly drawn toward coming back. “I don’t even know exactly, My present work fulfills me,” he said. “No longing for management; I don’t miss standing in the rain for two-and-a-half or three hours; No need for press conferences repeatedly each week or doing numerous chats each week.

“I don’t miss the dressing room per se, yet sharing a meal with the players talking freely, that’s nice. We won a lot of games so there was often positive atmosphere around the place. Remaining with me is Virgil [Van Dijk’s] laugh vividly recalled for example.”

Commending Arne Slot

He spoke highly for his successor, crediting him for the adjustments that won the league last campaign. Liverpool have lost a string of losses in every contest post heavy investment, but he rubbished the suggestion it could be a slump.

“[Liverpool have] a top-class attacker like Florian Wirtz, doubters will be silenced with negative comments. An outstanding player. The French striker, superb talent. This is a well-built well-judged squad. Fans shouldn't fret about Liverpool, things will improve.”

Emotional Tribute for the Late Forward

He shared movingly about the death of the Portuguese star, whom he brought in during his tenure, and the effect at the club. Jota was killed in a car crash alongside his brother this past summer.

“Can you substitute somebody like Diogo? It’s not about his on-field talent, his personality mattered. I struggle to conceive the dressing room absent his presence. I find it difficult to discuss about it. A devastating blow for his teammates also. No one within the club might employ it to justify results yet it's the reality. Being in that space where his spirit remains. Dealing with that individually is challenging. Overwhelming.”