Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the similarities between his own playing style and that of Jurgen Klopp have helped to make his transition to English football a seamless one. Slot's team is currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have already guaranteed automatic qualification for the round of 16 in the

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

Liverpool were five points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Chelsea on January 31 last season — but then collapsed in the final weeks of the season.