Liverpool’s new supervisor Arne Slot has admitted he obtained “just a few good suggestions” from former boss Jurgen Klopp as he appears to start a brand new enterprise within the Premier League.
Slot was formally unveiled because the Reds’ new supervisor on Wednesday, taking on from German legend Klopp as he appears to information the membership to their twentieth title victory.
Slot sat down with the membership to ship his first interview earlier this week, throughout which he revealed his conversations along with his predecessor.
“I did the identical in my former golf equipment after I began over there however I believe if somebody labored at a membership for 9 years [and had] been so profitable, you wish to know all about it from him and also you additionally wish to know issues of the gamers – though I believe it’s also necessary to get my very own opinion about that,” Slot informed membership media.
“So, you’ll be able to solely use all this info he has as a result of he did so effectively, not solely by way of outcomes however I believe additionally everyone noticed in his farewell and in addition within the years earlier than that how standard he was.
“He gave me quite a lot of good suggestions however what stood out for me was that he was so joyful for me – and I believe he mentioned this within the media as effectively – he could be my greatest fan any further as a result of he helps Liverpool in the very best means, and you do not see this fairly often.
“It says quite a bit about his character, the best way he dealt with this case as effectively.”
Slot will lead Liverpool of their opening recreation of the 2024/25 Premier League season, once they journey to newly-promoted Ipswich City. The sport kicks off at 12:30 – a time slot Klopp famously criticised through the years.
“And so they’ve informed me it’ll be 12:30… from what I do know, Jurgen complained quite a bit about this so in all probability they thought, with Jurgen being out let’s put them at 12:30 once more!” Slot laughed.
“No, it is completely different to a standard 12:30 as a result of it is not after a recreation in Europe. Wanting ahead to it. A promoted staff so it’ll be particular for them as effectively.
“I believe each staff may choose a house recreation to start out with, however we will face Ipswich and we’re wanting ahead to that.”
