Sports Psychologist Likens Arne Slot to Jurgen Klopp with “Critical” Liverpool Trait Highlighted
Dan Abrahams has shared his perspective on Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, and what the club can anticipate from the Dutch coach.
According to sports psychologist Dan Abrahams, Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, bears similarities to Jurgen Klopp.
Abrahams, who has a background as a professional golfer, had the opportunity to collaborate closely with Slot during his tenure at Feyenoord.
Abrahams joined Feyenoord as a consultant psychologist during the season when the club secured the Eredivisie title under Slot’s guidance. In a discussion on FC Bullard, he provided his insights into the 45-year-old manager.
Abrahams praised Slot as a “football obsessive” and commended his capacity for critical thinking. Reflecting on his experiences working with Slot, Abrahams remarked:
“Respecting his privacy and respecting what I can talk about in terms of my job at Feyenoord… [Slot is] intelligent, a football obsessive, a tactical obsessive.
“[He’s] very, very smart from that perspective and I think, most importantly, open-minded. We talk a lot these days about marginal gains in sport and all of that is great and true, but you can’t just bring anything and everything in otherwise there does become too much noise.
“He’s a critical thinker and I had a good relationship with him in as much as he gave me permission to be straightforward with him and provide appropriate feedback and ideas, but he didn’t just take on board anything.”, reports the Mirror.
“He pushed back, he checked and challenged what I had to say and stretched me just like Eddie Jones did at England rugby. I think the best coaches are the ones who are open-minded but won’t just take anything on board.”
“It was a privilege and an honour to get the opportunity to work with him and I’m excited to see how it goes. I’m not a Liverpool fan, but I’ve worked with Liverpool players in the past and I’m excited to see how it goes.”
Abrahams also pointed out a particular similarity between Slot and his predecessor Klopp, emphasising that both excel in man-management skills. “What a person to follow,” Abrahams added in reference to Klopp.
“He’s going to have to use all of his managerial skill and tactical skill. It would be remiss of me not to say he’s a very, very good people person like Klopp.
“He gets on with his players, is motivational, well-spoken and his English is very good which is going to help.”
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