Arne Slot returns Jurgen Klopp compliment after winning title with Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot chanted the name of his predecessor Jurgen Klopp after guiding the Reds to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title on Sunday.
Slot’s side secured the Premier League crown with four games to spare. They came from behind to thrash Tottenham 5-1 on a sunny afternoon at Anfield.
The Dutchman had a tough act to follow after replacing the hugely popular and successful Klopp last summer but he proved any doubters wrong in a highly impressive debut campaign.
One of Klopp’s final acts as Liverpool boss was sing Slot’s name. He bade an emotional farewell to Anfield and his successor felt it was right to return the compliment as he addressed the crowd.
Ask later why he made that gesture, สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ Slot said: “Because of what he did. Before I even arrived here – I think that is something not one manager ever did before.
“That definitely helped me but, apart from that. He help me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team.”
Liverpool were given a raucous welcome by supporters prior to the game and Slot felt. That energise the team.
He said: “We still had to do it but I think everybody. Who was inside that bus felt if the fans with us like they are, then it’s impossible for us to lose this game of football.
“It’s special. Special to be part of this day and, to do this in front of our fans, it’s special for everyone.”
The celebrations continued outside Anfield after the game. With thousands in the street singing and waving red flares amid fireworks being set off.
Liverpool, who have lost just twice in the league this season, have led the table since November.