Arne Slot has named the one change he has made since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Things have gone very well for the Dutchman at Anfield for him so far.
Arne Slot has made a seamless transition into the Liverpool hot seat, succeeding Jurgen Klopp with an impressive record-breaking start. After his team’s Champions League triumph over Bologna, Slot became the first Liverpool manager to secure eight wins in his first nine games.
The Reds are flying high at the summit of the Premier League, and Slot is being lauded for how he’s stepped into Klopp’s considerable legacy. Yet, Slot is quick to credit the strong foundations left by Klopp, including a robust team culture and a talented squad.
In a chat with Sky Sports, Slot revealed that he hasn’t introduced many changes, but emphasized one particular shift concerning the team’s pre-match routine. “Maybe we’ve implemented one or two (rules), but I don’t even know what they are,” Slot admitted.
He respects the punctuality culture already established, disliking the need for fines for tardiness, as being on time should be standard.
“That culture was already here, so maybe the only one — I’m not sure it’s a rule — but they used to go into hotels a lot the day before a game, and that’s what we’ve changed, because I and my staff feel the best place to sleep is your own bed,” Slot continued. “It gives you the best rest possible.
“So it’s not really a rule, but that’s one of the few things we’ve changed. So before a home game the players are in their own house, their own bed, instead of being in a hotel. That’s not a rule but it did change.”
Liverpool, under Slot’s guidance, will head to Crystal Palace for an early Saturday kick-off, aiming to secure a win to maintain its position at the summit of the Premier League following the international hiatus. The Reds then face a challenging sequence of league fixtures against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa with European games against the likes of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid on the horizon too.
Liverpool.com says: The change makes loads of sense. There are so many matches these days that spending as much time as possible at home is more important than ever before. That can be the most relaxing and the calmest way to prepare for a game.
