Liverpool head coach Arne Slot paid homage to predecessor Jurgen Klopp instantly after they have been topped champions for the second time within the Premier League.
Slot led Liverpool to glory in his first season in cost, with a record-equalling twentieth title within the prime flight confirmed following a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. And the Dutchman was fast to specific his gratitude to Klopp for the squad that he bequeathed.
“It feels nice. I don’t suppose I need to say lots. The one factor now’s to ship my appreciation to Jurgen Klopp,” Slot stated.
“The work Jurgen and Pep [Lijnders, Klopp’s assistant] did – the tradition, work-rate, high quality – was excellent.”
The Dutchman then obtained the group to sing Opus’ 1984 observe “Stay Is Life” however changed the lyrics “Arne Slot” with “Jurgen Klopp”.
This was a reference to the identical track that Klopp had sung to Anfield after his closing match in cost, changing his identify within the lyrics with Slot’s.
“I’m 99.9 per cent positive that if I decide up my cellphone there will likely be a message from Jurgen,” Slot later advised BBC Match of the Day.
“So many moments within the season the 2 of us have had contact. I feel he confirmed final season what a beautiful human being he’s by introducing me. However what mattered most is the workforce he left behind that was in a position to win the trophy.”
Slot: No means we have been going to lose
It’s Liverpool’s first Premier League title since 2019/20, nonetheless the stands have been empty because of the COVID-19 restrictions and Slot was decided his aspect wouldn’t disappoint in entrance of an expectant and packed Anfield, particularly after ex-Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke put Spurs forward.
“The best way we arrived on the bus, everybody was pondering there isn’t a means we have been going to lose this recreation. Conceding first made it tough, however they all the time discover a technique to win,” Slot added.
“Extremely proud, however not solely of the gamers. Everybody is aware of what effort they’ve put in over the previous few years. Everybody standing right here, you [the fans] ought to give them a beautiful applause as effectively.
“Let’s neglect that it’s the second Slot pays tribute to Klopp after Liverpool’s title win in 35 years, it’s the second in 5 years.”
