Liverpool must be astonished by the remarkable progress made since Jurgen Klopp’s departure last summer.

Results were anticipated to potentially decline for the Reds following the departure of their iconic manager.

Conversely, the reverse has occurred thus far. After 17 games of the Arne Slot era, Liverpool are top of both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Achieving 15 victories from those matches is an exceptional outcome, signifying that Slot has established the most successful commencement by any Premier League manager in the 32-year history of the league.

Slot cannot assume full responsibility alone. The revamped Liverpool coaching staff merits significant commendation as well.

In addition to the manager, two members of that team — Sipke Hulshoff and Ruben Peeters – transferred from Feyenoord during the summer. And as the Liverpool head coach continues to build his team, another new face is set to arrive from Slot’s former club.

Roderick van der Ham is prepared to join Liverpool.Undoubtedly, there will be a period when challenges intensify for Liverpool.Currently, individuals such as Hulshoff, Peeters, John Heitinga, and Aaron Briggs have acclimated seamlessly at Anfield.Claims emerged that Liverpool sought a specialist set-piece coach prior to the season to complement existing hires.Although the search has not yet yielded a new hire, Dutch outlet 1908.NL confirms that Feyenoord video analyst Roderick van der Ham is poised to join Liverpool.Alisson Becker suggests a favorable injury update through a recent post.On Monday, Van der Ham announced his retirement from the Dutch Cup winners on X.“Last week, my tenure at Feyenoord officially concluded,” he states. I extend my profound gratitude to all my colleagues and players for the memories we created together at this remarkable club. In pursuit of generating additional indelible memories, it is time to progress onward!Although Van der Ham’s message does not reference the Reds, 1908.NL is unequivocal that Merseyside is his forthcoming destination.

Who is Roderick van der Ham?

The introduction of a new video analyst may not excite the Liverpool fanbase significantly, although it remains a positive development.

Having collaborated with Slot on 95 matches at Feyenoord, Van der Ham was evidently an individual Slot deemed essential for his team at Anfield.

At under 33 years of age, the coach possesses expertise at three distinct clubs within Dutch football.

Van der Ham joins Liverpool following his tenure at Heracles Almelo, RKC Waalwijk, and Feyenoord.

Although he may not be a daily presence, his significance in being recruited by Slot from his previous team should be seen as a substantial advantage for the Reds.