Arriving Liverpool manager Arne Slot discusses his decision to delay taking over at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp’s successor and how tennis player Novak Djokovic has motivated him.
After a few months of waiting to speak with the club officially as Liverpool’s new head coach, Slot has now got a chance to speak with them. He continued, saying that he was so respectful to Jurgen Klopp that he did not get in touch with the team until after his leave. He also disclosed that his approach is unorthodox, with the Dutchman frequently drawing inspiration from other athletes, including tennis great Novak Djokovic.
In response to a question about why he had waited so long to show up for an interview with the club, Slot stated: “Maybe it was Jurgen’s goodbye, which”
“The way some sports manage the mental element of the game might benefit you,” he said in response to the question of whether he draws inspiration from other sports. Additionally, I have used it in team meetings prior to games. I tried to use examples from the world of cycling, or, as an example, the recent results from Roland-Garros, where Novak Djokovic prevailed in a very difficult match. I believe that is one of Djokovic’s strengths—the ability to win even in the face of adversity.
Although Slot is taking on a challenging task at Liverpool, Reds supporters should be encouraged by the manner he behaved himself in his first formal interview. The 45-year-old strikes me as being wise.
He will compete in his sixth Olympics this summer, having attended every Games since 2008.
Although the 37-year-old Djokovic placed third in his debut Olympics competition, he has lost the third-place match in his last three games.
He declared in April that he is making Paris 2024 “a goal” in order to pursue the elusive gold medal this year.
The Games will be Djokovic’s first trip to Paris since his withdrawal due to a knee injury from the French Open earlier this month, which occurred before his quarterfinal match.
The French Open’s home court, Roland Garros, will host the tennis competitions in Paris from July 27 to August 4.
The schedule for tennis competitions has been confirmed by several nations.
