The Tottenham collapse, when it inevitably came, unfolded to Ange Postecoglou’s right. In his peripheral vision as he grimaced behind Liverpool’s second-half onslaught on the Kop goal was a coach who must ignite envy and admiration in every rival. How effortless Arne Slot makes this look. How serenely he has taken to English football, to succeeding a club legend, to reaching a Wembley cup final at the first attempt. How flawed others appear in comparison.
A Carabao Cup final appearance eight months into the job can be added to Slot’s extensive list of Anfield achievements after a comfortable semi-final second leg victory over Spurs.
