The heritage could have been heavy to wear, even if Jürgen Klopp did everything to lighten him. “Arne Slot, Lalalala”had he went to the microphone in Anfield on the day of his farewells, to encourage the supporters of the Reds to welcome his successor with as much enthusiasm as possible. Yesterday, to celebrate the 20th title of Champion of England of Liverpool, it was Arne Slot who took over the song in honor of her predecessor. “Jürgen Klopp, Lalala”as a way of returning the elevator. Since his arrival, the Dutchman has never felt crushed by the heavy shadow of German, and this is one of his successes this season.
Others that he might have wanted to free himself more distinctly from the Klopp heritage, by changing the game system or by criticizing the negative effects of his style of play. Not Arne Slot, who continued the work by printing his style. That of a more individualized management, where each player is entitled to a regular return to his matches but also his training sessions. What Klopp did not necessarily do, which limited meetings. With slot, there are a lot, but never too long not to lose players generally little followers of the exercise.
Sweet changes
After 9 years of Klopp, Arne Slot was able to bring some changes, quietly but surely. Training started earlier in the morning, and lasted longer, but they were less intense. And this after having surveyed the players on their needs and their feelings, in order to limit injuries, too numerous in the last year of Klopp. This season, Liverpool is one of the teams who had the least injured in the Premier League. Conversely, Slot also lightened certain processes, in particular by letting players sleep at home the day before the matches, while Klopp gathered them in green, at the hotel. “People who know more than I do on this subject tell me that you are still sleeping better in your own bed than in a hotel bed”explained Slot in August.
On the ground too, the slot inspirations proved to be paid, starting with the fundamental repositioning of Ryan Gravenberch at the number 6 post. The environment had disappointed with Klopp, he proved to be in this position with Slot. Many players have found their luster of yesteryear, such as Van Dijk, Gakpo, Luis Diaz or Alexander-Arnold. If he rarely deviated from his eleven type, he also knew how to rely on his replacements, with coaching during the match which often worked well. From the change in continuity, therefore, a clear methodology and respected by the players, of the requirement but also of the sweetness, Arne Slot probably succeeded in the best first year of a premier League. What sing his name for many years.
