By Wilson Florez
Arne Slot is the current coach of Liverpool in England. But before leading the English team, Slot had a spell in the Feyenoord from the Netherlands. In the Eredivisie he shared with Santiago Gimenez. Slot has good memories of the Mexican.
“Santiago Giménez is the best player I have ever coached“This is how Arne Slot began his intervention in an interview with TNT Sports México. The former Cruz Azul player left his mark on Feyenoord.
Arne Slot is aware of the great contribution that Santiago Giménez offered during his stay at Feyenoord. “Bebote” won an Eredivisie, a Dutch Cup and a Dutch Super Cup (Johan Cruyff Shield).
“I wouldn’t say it like that, of course because Santiago was an incredible player, he helped me find my way when I was there to win the league“he recalled.
Although he considers his initial statement to be excessive, Arne Slot clarified that Santiago Giménez is the best Mexican player he has ever managed. His move to Liverpool is, in part, due to Giménez’s offensive contribution to the Dutch team.
“But it wouldn’t be fair to some players I’ve worked with over the last two years to say that was the best, but the best Mexican player I have worked with is definitely Santiago Giménez“, he concluded.
Santiago Giménez played 85 official matches under the technical direction of Arne Slot. During that number of meetings, the Mexican He scored 49 goals and conceded 11 assists. “Bebote” became the top scorer in the history of the Eredivisie in a calendar year (31 goals in 2023) and scored 7 goals in the Champions League, a record that few players from Dutch clubs have been able to achieve.
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