Arne Slot took charge of a Liverpool squad already rich with title-winning talent and nearly a decade of experience passed down by his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp.
Today, Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur knowing that even a draw would be enough to secure their second Premier League title – this time with a packed and jubilant Anfield behind them.
Slot has skillfully built on the strong foundation he inherited, making key adjustments to exploit the stumbles of their rivals.
While Arsenal and Manchester City have faltered, Liverpool have maintained their momentum.
When Liverpool do confirm their long-anticipated league title, few fans will dwell on missing out on a double or treble. It’s the Premier League crown that truly matters.
Although Slot will certainly acknowledge Klopp’s contribution after the final whistle, he has also implemented a key change that seems to have made a real difference.
Not long after settling in, Slot spoke to Sky Sports about the value of proper rest.
“There was already a strong culture of punctuality here, so I don’t like talking about fines or lateness,” he explained. “It’s just expected that you’re on time. That was already in place. The main change we made – if you can call it a rule – is that players used to stay in hotels the night before games. We’ve stopped that because I believe the best sleep you can get is in your own bed.”
“So now, before home matches, players stay at their own homes rather than gathering in a hotel.”
For weeks, the sense that Liverpool’s title win was inevitable has been growing, and anticipation reached a fever pitch ahead of today’s clash with Spurs.
Anfield is brimming with fans eager to experience Premier League triumph together for the first time.
Liverpool are poised to match the record with their 20th top-flight title. Before Klopp’s pandemic-era victory in 2019-20, they hadn’t lifted the league trophy since Kenny Dalglish led them to glory back in 1989-90.