Liverpool Chairman: Klopp has a good foundation, Slott thought there was no need to sign someone last summer

From left: Liverpool Chairman Werner, Fenway President Gordon, John Henry, June 27, Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner was interviewed by the Echo and talked about Slott's coaching, record transfer spending this summer and Fenway's plans for the future.

Talking about the mood at this moment

"It's an exciting time, but every day I wake up, I keep emphasizing 'Don't let go'. We are eager to win more trophys, we don't want to be content with what we have already achieved, we are eager to achieve greater success. The competition in the league is very intense, and it's equally exciting, and we think it will be a challenging season."

Talking about the position of Liverpool coach

"Last month at the Liverpool Fund's charity dinner, Klopp talked about the hardships of the job, saying that he was working all day in Liverpool except to wake up in the morning and drive to the training ground or Anfield. Working, not coming home until late at night, hardly doing anything else. I felt the impact of this job on him, and I regarded him as a close friend. So when people talk about the coach of a team, I think they often only think about the wins and losses of the weekly games, but the job is actually very complicated. "

" You have to coach youth training, manage coaches, staff, physiotherapists, doctors, and of course fans. A good football community also includes the media, so I fully understand Klopp. I certainly hope he can continue coaching, but as a friend, I respect his contribution to the club. I am grateful that he wants to make the transition in a very orderly manner , He first conveyed this decision to us, and then the team and the fans. So, after being properly disappointed, we said, ‘Well, we’re going to start a new chapter.’”

Talking about Slotte

"What’s unique about him is that I often say he’s very real, he’s not trying to be the next Klopp or Guardiola, he has his own style and manages the team in a sincere and thoughtful way. We saw this opportunity to reshape the club’s football operations, we recalled Edwards, gave him and Richard Hughes more power to do the job we knew they could do, and then turn a new page."

"I wouldn't say there is only one way to succeed, but I have the confidence that we have the confidence to believe it is an opportunity that Edwards will succeed. After reading reports on various candidates that might be interviewed, I can tell you that Slot's report is really impressive, and he is the first choice for Edwards and Hughes."

"They conducted a lot of background checks on Slot, learned about his previous work experience, and had a deep conversation with him. He was our first choice, and although I didn't know who he was at the time, we believe that their well-thought-out choices would lead to Now I think a lot of people may not have expected him to win the Premier League this season, but we do think the team can enter the top four. "

Talking about the transfer window last summer

" To be fair, Klopp left a very good foundation when he left the team. Slott felt that there was no need to introduce three or four new players, he believed that the existing players had the ability to succeed, and I think we all saw his performance, that is to try to improve training methods or tactical strategies. He injected his own style into the team and brought unique insights into the problems. Everyone noticed that we had very few injuries this year, maybe it was good luck, It could also be the result of concentration, which is a place we need to pay attention to in terms of the number of days the players are missing. In fact, we have a very healthy team for most of the time. "

Compare Klopp and Slot

" Jurgen is very charismatic, he is almost unique. Slot is more restrained by comparison, but equally confident, and this multi-level charm is impressive. He is confident in himself and trusts people around him very much. He believes that Richard Hughes and Edwards will do the best within their abilities, and so do the players. I won't say the appointment is surprising, but In hindsight, it was indeed the right decision, and we thought it was the right choice at the time. If you ask the players how they cooperated with Slot, they could have questioned him more, but they chose to trust him. He would train the players individually and help a lot of people improve their level. "

talk about Arnold's departure

" We respect Arnold's choice, and I recently mentioned to others that in the last week of the season, I met Billy Hogan (the club CEO), and I told him that both myself and the club were very grateful for everything Arnold did. He showed me a picture of him when he was seven, and then he It's just a little kid in youth training. I'm full of respect for his efforts. Now is the time for him to leave, and it's also the time for us to find a replacement."

"We really hope that everything goes well after he leaves. I understand the disappointment of the fans, and we are disappointed, but this cannot erase the good memories he created for us. I will never forget the passing against Barcelona, ​​the corner assist team scored the fourth goal, which was a genius. As a fan, it's amazing to see some of his assists, especially those precise passes with more than 30 yards, creating opportunities for goals! No wonder Real Madrid wanted him."