Arne Slot has admitted he would like more time to spend with his family as he opened up about the impact becoming Liverpool’s head coach has had on his life.
The Dutchman will finally get his hands on the Premier League trophy today after leading his side to the title in his first season in charge, having taken over from Jurgen Klopp last summer. It has been a sensational opening campaign from the former Feyenoord boss, who is now eyeing up more success at Anfield.
That comes at a cost for Slot though. The 46-year-old has been living on his own since making the move to England, with his family remaining in the Netherlands.
The decision for his wife Mirjam, son Joep and daughter Isa to not make the move over was made by Slot in order to not disrupt his children’s education, although the Liverpool boss has confessed being away from his loved ones hasn’t quite been ideal.
“Anyone who is married and has a good marriage, I think I do, would like to see the children and the wife a bit more,” Slot told Dutch outlet AD.
“My wife comes over for a couple of days every two weeks, the children unfortunately even less.”
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot with his family following the Dutch Eredivisie match at Stadium De Kuip, Feyenoord
Arne Slot's family has stayed in the Netherlands following his move to Liverpool (Image: PA Wire)
Slot’s family was able to make the journey to Anfield to watch Liverpool secure the Premier League title against Tottenham last month, and they have been seen at other games as well.
The Reds boss also revealed Isa will move in with him for three months while she studies English in Manchester.
His newfound fame on Merseyside though has had an impact, with Slot admitting it has been tough to adjust to for his wife.
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“She (Mirjam) finds that attention the hardest part of our lives,” he added. “She already had that at Feyenoord.
“She also prefers to get take-out food instead of us sitting down together. She feels differently that she is being watched or judged.”
Liverpool.comsays: As sensational as this season has been for Slot, you can only imagine how hard it must be to be away from your family.
With just one game remaining now, hopefully the Liverpool boss can spend plenty of time with his loved ones during the summer and enjoy some well-earned time off.