Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool after 9 years of an excellent managerial career. Throughout his time at Liverpool, he won the champions league, ended the 30-year league title draught by winning the premier league title. Furthermore, he also won the FA cup and the Carabao Cup. However last season, to everyone’s surprise he announced that he would leave Liverpool after the 22/23 season and will take a break from the footballing world.
To replace the Legendary Coach, Liverpool was linked with numerous managerial options but ultimately decided to go with the Dutchman Arne Slot. Even though the appointment seems interesting, Arne Slot has some extremely big shoes to fill at Liverpool.
The responsibility on Arne Slot
Arne slot has also come forward and acknowledge the weight of the responsibility he has on himself now. He knows he has some big shoes to fill and believes winning the matches is the only ideal way to start.
What made Klopp’s tenure even more special apart from his achievement is his connection with the fans. The German made a special bond with the fans at Anfield and Arne Slot would also look forward to trying and recreating that.
Arne slot shared his on views in his first ever press conference for the Reds. ” I have a big role and a big shoe to fill. Although, I am inheriting a squad with a winning mentality. There are main reasons too but the squad quality was one of the main reasons. As a manager, you need good players to work around with.”
” We have seen in the past that there are opportunities to win many trophies. I like to work with the players and build around them, but I also like to win trophies.”
Past managerial record of the Dutchman
Arne Slot had his fair share of winning trophies as a manager. He won the Eredivisie with Feyenoord in the 22/23 season. It was their first Dutch title victory since 2017. Arne Slot is considered one of the best coaches in the club’s history.
“Yes, it helps to know the place and the culture well but I think winning would help me the most. Once I start winning matches, I guess I will have some time to know this city too.”
Liverpool are one of the most prestigious clubs in not just the English football but in the European football. They have won 19 league titles with just 1 title behind Manchester United. They have won the most no of champions league title(6) amongst English teams.
Conclusion
Liverpool’s culture is built around winning and a season without a trophy is a season wasted for the Reds. Arne Slot is coming in a very competitive environment. The expectations are very high when you are managing a club as big as Liverpool.
This managerial opportunity is a make-or-break situation for Arne Slot. The whole world would be watching what the Dutchman could deliver. The fans would want him to succeed, the rivals would want him to fail, and the neutrals wants to see his potential.
Not just for Liverpool fans and the team, this appointment has had everyone anticipating what the future would look like. Only the time will tell how Arne’s time will be at the club. Will it be managerial career for the books, or will it be a disappointing season that fans would want to forget? To know the answers, all we have to do is wait and enjoy this beautiful game.
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