Arne Slot has supplied an sincere reflection on Caoimhin Kelleher’s exit and admitted the Irishman was proper to maneuver on in quest of common soccer.
Talking forward of our conflict with Brentford this weekend, the Dutchman addressed the reunion with Kelleher that awaits.
Slot explains why Kelleher was proper to depart Liverpool
The 26-year-old goalkeeper joined Brentford this summer time in a deal price as much as £18 million, ending a decade-long spell at Anfield.
Kelleher’s parting message confirmed the love he nonetheless holds for the membership, thanking workers, teammates and supporters for “serving to form me into the person I’m as we speak” and promising he would “all the time have a particular place in my coronary heart for this membership and metropolis.”
Now, Slot has shared his perspective on the choice, telling reporters: “Possibly a goalkeeper is an exception, however usually I don’t assume it’s a wholesome state of affairs for a participant to be on the bench longer than a yr or miss out on many video games in a yr after which go right into a subsequent season.
“It’s so arduous for them to maintain giving all the things every day.
“For Caoimh, like I stated, goalkeepers are a little bit of an exception, however he did this for therefore a few years that he felt it was time for him to start out taking part in – and he has proven that he’s proper as a result of he’s doing very well.”
It’s a good evaluation from our boss, who has already overseen a number of squad gamers leaving – equivalent to Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott – in quest of common soccer elsewhere.
Kelleher, in the meantime, has instantly impressed at Brentford, bringing calmness and management to their aspect.
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Slot additionally confirmed a number of health issues forward of the journey, revealing that Jeremie Frimpong is “not in a very good place” with a hamstring challenge that may hold him out for “some time.”
There are additionally doubts over Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch, whereas Alisson stays sidelined.
“Alex, not too unhealthy. [A] query mark for the weekend, so let’s see the place he’s then. And that’s the identical to be stated about Ryan,” stated the Liverpool boss.
“Alisson shouldn’t be within the squad tomorrow. That’s additionally going to take a little bit bit longer.”
The weekend fixture might be an emotional one for Kelleher, who left Anfield after making 67 appearances, maintaining eight clear sheets and profitable each the League Cup and FA Cup throughout his time with us.
Slot’s feedback underline the mutual respect that continues to be between the membership and one in all its hottest academy graduates – at the same time as they now discover themselves on reverse sides.
You may watch Slot’s full pre-Brentford press convention through Empire of the Kop on YouTube:
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