Liverpool are entering a new era at Anfield with Arne Slot set to take over following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker admits the ‘huge challenge’ ahead as Arne Slot prepares to replace Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds will begin this new chapter after the German managed the team for the final time against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Klopp, who announced his decision to leave four months ago, stood on the Anfield touchline for the last time after nine remarkable years.
Slot is set to succeed the 56-year-old Klopp, following an agreement between Liverpool and Feyenoord. The Dutchman leaves De Kuip after a successful tenure in Rotterdam, with Klopp encouraging fans to start chanting in support of their incoming manager.
The Brazilian goalkeeper mentioned that efforts are already in progress for the veteran players to maintain high standards after Klopp’s departure. However, he acknowledged that a crucial period lies ahead with Slot poised to take charge next season.
“I think we started already this season, I arrived here as a young goalkeeper but I’m an experienced player now,” said Alisson.
“The players on the leadership group had to step up when Hendo and Milly left, the young players stepped up and we had to take more responsibility and be more decisive in games.
“Now we have a huge challenge in front of us, change of manager, we don’t know too much about him but I’m sure he’ll work a lot to put his mentality across.
“He knows we’re the kind of players who want to win trophies, be competitive – nothing is guaranteed in the Premier League, you have to be competitive, you have to be at the top and perform in a way that you can achieve things.”
The goalkeeper lauded Klopp and argued that the German head coach is something more than the normal one. He added: “Jurgen is a special one, he said when he came here he is the normal one but he is the special one for us and the ones who played under him.
“He’s a natural leader, who achieved things, he thinks about the personal side of the players, he wants to do everything to make the players feel good for the team. I have so many good memories, I’m so happy I had the opportunity to work with Jurgen Klopp.”
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