According to BBC, Liverpool players believe Arne Slot new style of football is different and more elegant than Jurgen Klopp’s heavy metal football. Jurgen Klopp shocked the whole world last season after announcing his departure at the end of the season. This was a very sad moment for players, the club, rivals as well as the whole city. The way Jurgen Klopp transformed the whole club is something out of the fairytale. In the words of Jurgen Klopp, the German turned the people from doubters to believers. Every small step Klopp took was to move the club forward. Jurgen Klopp started his journey with his childhood club Mainz. After playing for the club in defense position, the German become their manager later on. Klopp helped the club gain promotion and become an instant fan favourite in Germany. Klopp was given a dream farewell by Mainz and their fans at departure.
Jurgen Klopp was then picked up by another German giants Borussia Dortmund. Klopp became a legend for Dortmund as well. Klopp help Dortmund end the domination of Bayern Munich. The last league title that Dortmund won was with Jurgen Klopp only. Klopp also developed players like Robert Lewandowski, Ikay Gundogan and turned them into world class players. Dortmund and Klopp will always be remembered for thrashing Real Madrid in Champions League. The season ended in a disappointment after Bayern Munich won the Champions League thanks to Arjen Robben goal. However Jurgen Klopp’s campaign will always be remembered by the whole Germany. Jurgen Klopp was then picked up by Liverpool as their next manager. Klopp showed his class after taking an average Liverpool squad to the Europa league final in his early time with the club. Liverpool’s famous comeback and Lovren’s goal will always be remembered as a very iconic moment.
Arne Slot new category of football fascinates players
After spending sometime in the Anfield no one predicted the impact Jurgen Klopp will have going forward with the club. Klopp was competing with big spending clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City during his time. The Liverpool manager did not have the spending power that other managers boast. However Klopp decided to build his team with patience. In the initial stages the team was build around Philip Coutinho. The Brazilian midfielder was one of the best players in Premier League at that time. Coutinho’s long range goals were a delight to watch by the fans. Jurgen Klopp then signed some support in the form of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. These two signings are what took Liverpool to the next level. Still it felt like something was missing and then Liverpool signed Mohammed Salah. Now they have enough fire power to beat any team.
Liverpool win their pre season game against Real Betis by 1-0. Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliot who started the game made some comments in comparison between Klopp and Arne Slot’s play style. The youngster believe that Arne Slot’s style of play is more calm and elegant compared to Jurgen Klopp’s chaotic heavy metal football. The game is now more about keep the possession of the ball and going forward. Harvey Elliot played up front as a number 10 alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in their pre season game. Liverpool will be expecting their senior players to be back for rest of the pre season games. The position of number 10 will be a regular spot in Arne Slot’s lineup. According to the manager Dominik Szoboszlai and Harvey Elliot will be competing for that position. Elliot will also be hoping to shine under his new manager and finally get his England call up.
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