Arne Slot knew he was going to be requested about matters akin to Mo Salah’s contract feedback, the damage standing of some Liverpool gamers and the group’s upcoming opponents in his press convention this afternoon previous to the Champions League conflict in opposition to Actual Madrid.
Nonetheless, he appeared stunned and fairly amused at one random query which elicited laughter not simply from him, however lots of the press pack in attendance.
Slot amused by press convention query
With the festive season quick approaching and the Reds sitting fairly after 16 wins out of 18 beneath the Dutchman, one reporter referenced each of these as he requested (through Liverpool FC on YouTube): “You’re within the form of your life. You’re talking good English with everybody. You’re profitable. The followers are singing ‘It’s starting to look a Slot like Christmas!’ Do you know that?”
Slot met the query with amusing after which brushed it apart in his typical unfussy method by saying: “I don’t observe how well-liked I’m. The one factor I hassle about is the subsequent opponent Actual Madrid and the right way to put together the group in the very best approach. That’s my important focus.”
Slot deserves all of the appreciation he will get
It’s positively one of many extra ‘on the market’ questions that the Liverpool boss will probably be requested at his press conferences all through the season, and whereas he dealt it with with unflinching professionalism, he would possibly privately recognize the adoration of his membership’s supporters.
With the 46-year-old seamlessly managing what may’ve been a nightmarish transition from Jurgen Klopp, it’s no marvel he’s had the followers singing his identify in thanks for the magnificent outcomes that he’s delivered to date at Anfield.
Apart from that apparent optimistic, one different factor that Slot has accomplished effortlessly on Merseyside is get on the job with out in search of to make the headlines himself. Whereas different managers deal with media dealings like ego-stroking phases on which to carry out, the Dutchman says his piece with out seeking to court docket controversy.
He would possibly’ve appeared a comparatively low-profile selection compared to among the different coaches who have been linked with the Liverpool job earlier this 12 months, however all of the proof to date signifies that FSG obtained it completely proper by hiring the affable ex-Feyenoord boss.
You possibly can view the alternate between Slot and the reporter beneath (from 27:34), through Liverpool FC on YouTube:
