Liverpool Fans Convinced Arne Slot Aimed Subtle Dig at Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool fans are buzzing after new manager Arne Slot seemingly took a subtle swipe at club legend Jurgen Klopp during his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
The Reds are set to face the Eagles at Selhurst Park, with Slot looking to build on his side’s impressive start to the season. However, it was one particular comment made by the Dutch manager that has got fans talking – and it appears to be a nod to Klopp’s infamous dislike of the 12:30pm kick-off time.
Slot was asked about the early start to the match, and he responded by saying, "If 12:30pm was a difficult time to perform then I am a stupid manager because I train every day at midday!" While Slot was clearly joking, some fans believe he was taking a subtle dig at Klopp, who was notorious for his disdain towards the early kick-off time during his nine-year tenure at Anfield.
The comment has sparked a lively debate on social media, with some fans taking to Twitter to react to the apparent dig. One fan wrote, "Straight bullet to someone we know but I’m not gonna call a name," while another added, "Klopp won’t like this."
Klopp, of course, was known for his passion and commitment to the Reds, but his dislike of the 12:30pm kick-off time became a running joke among fans and pundits alike. The German manager even went so far as to joke about it during his final press conference as Liverpool boss, saying, "I was actually waiting for Amnesty International to go to them. I would like to be part of that meeting when someone says ‘Liverpool 12:30’ and the whole room is bursting into laughter."
The timing of Slot’s comment has raised eyebrows, with some fans believing it was a deliberate attempt to distance himself from Klopp’s legacy. However, it’s also possible that Slot was simply trying to inject some humor into his press conference.
Regardless of the intent, the comment has got fans talking and has added another layer of intrigue to Saturday’s match. Will Slot’s Reds be able to get the win against Palace, or will the Eagles pull off a surprise result? Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and analysis on all the latest Premier League action!