Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has already eclipsed some of the greatest football managers in history, according to TNT Sports. Liverpool defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the season’s fourth game, extending their Champions League winning streak.
The Reds have won 14 of their 16 games across all competitions, drawn one, and lost one despite the change. Slot replaced the longtime and beloved legendary manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, after he left last summer.
Changing a longtime manager is a difficult task with a high likelihood of failure, according to recent football history. After Sir Alex Ferguson decided to retire as manager of Manchester United more than ten years ago, the team is still struggling.
Additionally, despite their supporters’ demands for a change, Arsenal met the same end when Arsene Wenger retired from his position there. However, Liverpool adjusted the hierarchy after learning from others’ failures and patiently and carefully evaluating the market before selecting a successor.
After overseeing 16 games across all competitions, Slot has recorded the most victories (14) of any new Premier League manager, according to Football on TNT Sports. Slot overtook Premier League greats Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho, who each had 13 victories with Chelsea in 2004 and 2009.
Slot has operated under the same ethos and philosophy as Klopp, albeit having a distinct tactical approach. Slot took on the team he inherited, and in contrast to other managers, he quietly carried out his plan rather than stomping his identity.
As he gradually put his ideas into practice, Slot’s modest action helped him win the admiration of the players and spectators. Despite their success, Liverpool is still in the transition phase and is far from at their best under the Dutchman.
The Reds winning the games without playing at their best, nevertheless, is encouraging because all championship-winning teams strive for success regardless of their circumstances.
