"Thank you to coach Jurgen Klopp."
This is what Liverpool manager Arne Slot said in an official interview after beating Tottenham to win the English Premier League (EPL). The Dutch master, who took the helm of Liverpool as Klopp's successor last summer and won his first year in office, paid special tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool, the slot manager, won its 20th career championship early by defeating Tottenham 5-1 in the 34th round of the EPL at Anfield, Liverpool on the 28th (Korea time).
Tottenham's Dominique Solanke scored the first goal in the 12th minute of the first half, but Diaz, McElister in the 24th minute, and Gakpo in the 34th minute scored consecutive goals to lead 3-1 in the first half, and Tottenham Udo-gi's own goal in the 24th minute of the second half was scored by Mohamed Salah's wedge celebration in the 18th minute of the second half to seal the victory with a big victory.
Coach Arne Slot, who was honored to lift the EPL trophy for the first time as a Dutch coach, said in an official interview with LFC TV shortly after winning the championship, `I feel really good. I don't want to say much. For now, I just want to thank coach Jurgen Klopp.
Shortly after winning, the 46-year-old slot manager sang the song Klopp asked Liverpool fans to sing after the last match in May last year. He showed his appreciation for Klopp by singing the lyrics from 'Arne Slot' to 'Jurgen Klopp'. In an interview on BBC Match of the Day, the slot director is 99.9% sure there will be Jurgen's message on the phone"We kept in touch at many moments during the season. "I think he introduced me last season and showed me what a great guy he is." "But the most important thing is that the team he left behind was able to lift the trophy," he said, stressing Klopp's legacy. "What Jurgen Klopp and Pep (Linders) did, the culture they created, the speed of work and the quality were excellent," he praised. Few expected him to become a successful manager in his first season at Anfield, and neither did he. We started really well, and it helped that Man City had a difficult time they hadn't had in five years." "At the start of the season, we would have been happy to finish in the top four. But I don't think the top four alone is fair to the players because they've been much better than him and they've shown that this season."
Tottenham's Dominic Solanke scored the first goal in the 12th minute of the first half to give a surprise lead, but the slot did not doubt that it could turn the situation around. "From the moment we got to the bus, everybody felt we were never going to lose this game," he said. "The fans' support before the game and during the game was really great. Even with the team trailing 0-1, I felt our team and fans could do it." In an interview with LFCTV, he said "Fans always find a way to win. I am so proud that I have to applaud not only the players but also the people, sports directors and staff here."
Liverpool last won the Premier League five years ago, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to celebrate their victory without fans. For both fans and players, it was special to lift the trophy in front of Anfield supporters for the first time in 35 years since 1990. Mohamed Salah told BBC Sport `The win at Anfield is beyond description.'`Everyone wanted Palace to finish (against Arsenal on Wednesday), but I'm glad we did it here because we know what Anfield is like.' "It feels completely different from the victory in 2020. It's an incredible feeling. At that time, there was a pandemic and a lockdown. It's amazing to win here again after five years." Salah told Sky Sports with a big smile, "100% better than the last time he won."
Virgil van Dijk, the first non-British captain to lead Liverpool to victory, dedicated the victory to supporters. "I really wanted to win for the local fans of Liverpool and for all the fans around the world and for us," he told Sky Sports. "Liverpool is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve this award. We will enjoy and accept the next few weeks."
Midfielder Alexis McAllister, who led his country Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, became the winner of the winning goal. He lifted his first trophy since joining Liverpool in 2023. "It's really special to win the Premier League after winning the World Cup" "But it wouldn't have been possible without my teammates. I'm just one part of the puzzle. This team has been great for the last two years," he praised his colleagues.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
