“Was he mocking Klopp?” — Liverpool fans react to what Slot said

Jurgen Klopp is a cult figure in Liverpool, and when their new head coach, Arne Slot took to the press to make a statement, fans cannot help but look at a hidden meaning behind it.

Liverpool fans are buzzing after a quote from Arne Slot seemingly aimed a cheeky dig at former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

As the team prepares for their clash against Crystal Palace, Slot’s lighthearted remark about the infamous 12:30 PM kickoff has sparked debate among supporters.

In a pre-match press conference, Slot joked: “If 12:30pm was a difficult time to perform, then I am a stup!d manager because I train every day at midday!”

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While clearly a playful comment, fans were quick to connect the dots, recalling Klopp’s frequent rants against the early Saturday fixtures, particularly his infamous clashes with broadcasters over the scheduling.

Reactions online lit up, with some suggesting that Slot might be subtly shifting the culture Klopp left behind, with one fan teasing: “Stepdad has come in and started changing traditions.”

Whether it’s a new approach to the game or just a bit of banter, it’s clear Slot isn’t shying away from poking fun at a legacy he now stands to build upon. Will Klopp respond to the playful jab, or is this the start of a new, less schedule-focused era at Anfield?