Virgil van Dijk has revealed what he mentioned to incoming Liverpool supervisor, Arne Slot, forward of his first day on the membership.
The Reds defender, who has a 12 months remaining on his contract, additionally said that whereas there could also be a lot of change at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, he stays ‘assured’ his aspect can obtain success beneath the brand new supervisor.
Having guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup within the final two seasons, Slot arrives at Liverpool with expertise of profitable main trophies.
He has been described as a workaholic, with outgoing Liverpool supervisor Klopp having beforehand hailed him as a ‘good man and a very good coach.’
Klopp, who guided Liverpool to eight main titles throughout his nine-year spell on the membership, notably led a chant for the membership’s new supervisor throughout his farewell speech at Anfield following the Reds’ remaining sport of the season.
Virgil van Dijk (pictured) has revealed that he has already spoken to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Slot (pictured) will formally begin work on June 1, however Van Dijk is assured the supervisor can ship success
The Dutchman will take over from Jurgen Klopp (proper) and definitely has large boots to fill after the German’s success profitable eight titles with the membership
It additionally appears that a number of Liverpool stars are enthusiastic concerning the 45-year-old’s arrival, with Van Dijk delivering his backing to the brand new coach.
‘I nonetheless have a 12 months left on my contract. I’m membership captain and I’ve made it clear I’m there for the brand new coach and enthusiastic over the following season,’ the Liverpool defender mentioned throughout a press convention on Monday, as he prepares for Netherlands’ Euro 2024 marketing campaign.
‘Clearly, there shall be numerous adjustments however I’m assured we’ll make a giant success of it,’ he added, talking on Slot’s appointment.
It appears Slot has wasted no time in placing his stamp on the membership, with the Dutchman hiring Ruben Peeters as Liverpool’s new bodily efficiency coach on Monday.
Slot labored with the efficiency coach at each Genk and Feyenoord.
Van Dijk additionally revealed what he had mentioned to the Liverpool boss previous to his arrival, stating: ‘I congratulated him after all and I am actually happy for him and his household.
‘We spoke concerning the group and the longer term, however now my focus is totally on the nationwide group.’
The Dutch defender (pictured) said that he had spoken with Slot and had given the supervisor his backing
Slot has beforehand said that he could be seeking to communicate with Klopp (pictured) to realize some recommendation on taking cost at Liverpool
New Liverpool boss Arne Slot has made his first appointment because the membership’s new supervisor
Ryan Gravenberch (pictured) additionally said that he feels Slot may help him enhance as a participant
Ryan Gravenberch additionally said that he was trying ahead to Slot’s arrival. The 22-year-old is ready to make his first look in a males’s senior worldwide event after being referred to as as much as Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands squad for Euro 2024.
Gravenberch, 22, arrived at Liverpool in September in a £35million switch and has since gone on to function in 39 appearances for the Reds scoring 4 objectives.
The Dutchman feels Slot’s appointment can go a way in serving to him develop as a participant.
‘I feel he may be good for my profession, it is a coach who needs to play good soccer,’ Gravenberch mentioned, when talking on Slot’s arrival.
Alexander-Arnold believes Liverpool may have a ‘easy transition’ following Jurgen Klopp’s departure
Alexander-Arnold was pictured this weekend strolling the pitlane throughout qualifying forward of the Monaco Grand Prix
Trent Alexander-Arnold just lately said that he has ‘whole belief’ in Liverpool over Slot’s appointment.
When requested on whether or not he thought it will be a easy transition following Klopp’s departure, he mentioned to Sky Sports activities: ‘I hope so you realize, that is all you may hope.’
‘I’ve belief within the membership and who we have appointed in order a participant that is all you may ask for is to have belief in what the upper ups have introduced in and I am positive it will likely be a easy transition.’
