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

Liverpool are thriving under Arne Slot and Cody Gakpo has a theory behind why the Reds' midfield is doing so well under the Dutchman, having improved since Jurgen Klopp's time in charge

However, it’s not just the numbers that tell the story – it’s the way Gakpo is evolving into Liverpool’s first-choice left-winger under Arne Slot, the Reds’ current manager. Slot’s influence has clearly elevated Gakpo’s game,