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However, the 45-year-old appears well equipped to ensure the Reds remain a competitive force in European soccer, after Klopp fought to ensure they regain their lost aura.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liverpool’s latest head coach has made an impressive start to his reign, winning all three of his first top-flight matches without conceding a goal, while scoring seven in the process.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes a resounding 3-0 victory over Liverpool’s bitter rivals – United – at Old Trafford in their most recent game. Slot’s promising start in England has also been rewarded with a manager-of-the-month nomination for August.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is joined by Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Fabian Hürzeler of Brighton on the list. 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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their Premier League match against Brentford FC at Anfield on 25 August 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo: Michael Regan / Getty Images)
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. (Photo: EPA-EFE / Adam Vaughan)