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Arne Slot believes Jurgen Klopp's choice to chant his title in the course of the German supervisor's Anfield farewell match 'says quite a bit' in regards to the legendary supervisor's character.
The Dutchman's arrival was saved secret lengthy earlier than official affirmation got here from the membership in Might. In truth, the primary 'official' assertion indicating he can be the brand new Reds boss got here from his predecessor, who fired slogans on the ultimate day of the Premier League season.
With an enormous smile on his face, Klopp sang out: “Arne Slot! La, la, la la! Arne Slot! La, la, la, la!”
He then added: 'When the subsequent season begins you don't wait to see what's going to occur, no, you go into it full throttle. You welcome the brand new supervisor such as you welcome me. You go all in from day one.'
Slot, who spoke publicly for the primary time as Liverpool supervisor on Wednesday, praised the German's beautiful contact and revealed the music shortly reached his dwelling within the Netherlands.
Arne Slott has praised the character of his predecessor Jurgen Klopp after talking publicly for the primary time as Liverpool supervisor
Klopp named his Liverpool successor throughout his farewell speech in Might
'Quickly after that I obtained numerous textual content messages from individuals who noticed it and despatched it to me,' Slot stated. 'That's most likely one of many causes he's so well-liked right here, due to course he's gained trophies, however to do it for his successor.
‘I don’t suppose it’s ever occurred earlier than that the followers, not to mention a former supervisor, are singing your title earlier than you even arrive.
'It says quite a bit about them and I hope the followers will sing it once more within the coming season – possibly not my title, however a little bit bit extra for the gamers.
'However generally once I'm in Zwolle, the place I reside, individuals move by my home and sing this music! So, it's already had an affect!'
The Dutchman arrives at Anfield on a three-year contract from Feyenoord, the place he gained the Eredivisie league title and the Dutch Cup, and formally begins working as Liverpool head coach on June 1.
He revealed that he has spent his first few weeks as head coach not solely learning matches but in addition coaching periods to grasp the enjoying fashion and tradition of his new group.
He’s additionally working arduous behind the scenes and is in day by day contact with sporting director and fellow newcomer Richard Hughes.
Slott revealed he has spent his first few weeks as head coach learning the previous Reign's matches and coaching periods
“Now is an efficient time to return and discuss to you,” Slott stated. “However let me be clear: I gained’t be beginning at the moment, I’m already in numerous contact with employees members.
'From the individuals who work right here to the brand new employees members who are available – and, after all, nearly on daily basis Richard and I cellphone one another as a result of now we have to speak.
'That is additionally an important stage for the brand new season, to verify the group is prepared.
On Tuesday, Slot revealed the identification of his first opponent, when the Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 marketing campaign had been launched.
The Reds will journey to newly-promoted Ipswich on the opening weekend, earlier than dwelling matches in opposition to Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.
There’s additionally the small matter of a visit to Outdated Trafford in the course of this run, the place he faces his compatriot Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United.
Slot's first Merseyside derby is scheduled for early December. Liverpool face Manchester Metropolis for the primary time in November and have a tough finish to the season with clashes in opposition to Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal in three of their final 5 video games.
The 45-year-old is ready to make his Premier League debut in opposition to newly-promoted Ipswich in August
His begin on Merseyside has not been helped by the European Championship and Copa America, which run till mid-July.
The Reds' pre-season tour will take them to the USA for the primary time since 2019, the place they are going to tackle Arsenal, United and Actual Betis on July 27.
