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I saw him on the pitch and he didn’t really want to take the praise, he walked behind us and it’s crazy to be humble like that,
I think he brings something new, like the style of playing,
To replace Jurgen is a big job and I think the manager did it in his own way,
Because of what he did before I even arrived, I think that is something not even one manager did before so that is something that helped me,
Maybe it helped that [Manchester] City had a difficult spell that they have not had in five years.”
Ever the realist, Slot said We came up short last year, that was obvious, we were not good enough towards the end,
Maybe now everybody says, ‘ah, this makes complete sense’,
Let's forget it's the second in 35 years, it's the second in five years,
I send my appreciation to Jurgen”,
During the celebrations after the match, Slot said The quality the players have was obvious for everyone but the culture of hard work – not only from the players but also from the staff members – has been incredible and that is one of the reasons why we could achieve what we have achieved this season. For obvious reasons, I think it was a nice moment to thank him as well,
So, that tells you also what a special club this is that they don't always go for the maybe the most simple or obvious choice – they make the choice that they think is best for the club. It must be a special moment for them as well, second time in five years that they win the league. And now to do this in front of our fans is special for everyone, including them,
I am not a clone of Jürgen,
Slot insisted when he faced the media for the first time as Liverpool’s head coach last July I remember he showed a lot of clips from training,
recalled Ibrahima Konaté, one of several players to step up a level this season It was special for (the ownership group) to be part of this moment for them to trust me in this position,
The only moment I was emotional today was when we arrived at the stadium to see what it meant for the fans, for these people,
I’m very, very happy of course but to a certain extent it also feels unreal,
It is special to have them with me because my family, and all of the families of the players, have to make sacrifices if you do this job not only this season but your whole career,
Jurgen Klopp, la la la."
Slot repaid the favour on Sunday, singing down the mic There is a big job to be done in the summer. He will really put his imprint on this team next season,
He hasn't tried to impersonate Klopp in any way,
former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said when asked how Slot has made the transition so smooth this season
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