'Emotional' Arne Slot channels his inner Jurgen Klopp | OneFootball

'Emotional' Arne Slot channels his inner Jurgen Klopp | OneFootball

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·21 October 2024

'Emotional' Arne Slot channels his inner Jurgen Klopp

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Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp are different characters, both in how they express themselves on and off the pitch.

Klopp was famous for his high-energy, 'heavy metal' football that provided countless goalscoring opportunities and a fast-paced game.


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Slot prefers a more controlled environment, where Liverpool keep the ball and draw their opponents onto them before playing through the press and creating space for the forwards to attack one-on-one against defenders.

Klopp was also known for being an emotional character on the touchline, often loudly berating refereeing decisions and getting into arguments with opposition managers – famously arguing with another fiery figure, Mikel Arteta, during a 4-0 win over Arsenal.

Liverpool's new boss is more relaxed than his predecessor, cutting a mostly calm figure on the touchline during the season so far.

That laidback demeanour may be influenced by Slot's incredible record as Liverpool boss so far, with most games being relatively easy wins for the Reds.

However, one moment from the win against Chelsea shows how the two managers may be more similar than we first thought, with the Slot paying tribute to Klopp in his own special way.

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