Liverpool news as Jurgen Klopp comments on Reds star and key ally facing exit
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCJurgen Klopp has praised Florian Wirtz ahead of this summer's World Cup, while Arne Slot faces the prospect of losing assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst to FeyenoordJurgen Klopp has sent a message to one of Liverpool's players(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has the opportunity to stake a strong claim for third place on Sunday when the team travels to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Premier League.While it has been far from a vintage campaign for the Reds, a victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend has provided fresh grounds for optimism. While the pair have shown glimpses of their ability this season, they have largely struggled to find their best form under Arne Slot.READ MORE: Harry Kane makes Champions League history and overtakes Liverpool legendREAD MORE: Luis Diaz makes instant impact for Bayern Munich with Champions League final at stakeToday brings news that Wirtz has received glowing praise from a Liverpool legend, while Slot has also been dealt a blow that could impact his coaching set-up ahead of the new campaign.Praise for WirtzFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Wirtz is set to shine at this summer's World Cup.The midfielder, who joined the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, is anticipated to be a pivotal figure for Germany across the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Florian Wirtz impressed against Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)Klopp said: "I hope Flo Wirtz will have a fantastic, fantastic World Cup.
I think he has everything you need to be a standout player. I really think he showed already how good he can be in a difficult season."Potential blow for SlotSlot may be compelled to reshuffle his backroom team once more, amid speculation that he could lose assistant coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
The Liverpool coach is reportedly a target for Slot's former side, Feyenoord.This would mark the second consecutive year Slot has lost a key assistant, following John Heitinga's exit from the club to take charge of Ajax last summer.Van Bronckhorst, the former midfielder, was appointed last summer as Heitinga's replacement. The speculation follows uncertainty surrounding Slot's own future this season, as the Reds have struggled to find any consistency.However, it is understood that the Dutchman retains the full support of Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, to continue in his role next season.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFlorian WirtzJurgen KloppArne Slot