Arne Slot has recently shared the secret behind his remarkable ability to avoid consecutive league defeats throughout his managerial career. The Dutchman, known for his tactical acumen and resilience, has demonstrated an impressive knack for recovering quickly after losses. His success in this regard spans his time at AZ Alkmaar, Feyenoord, and now Liverpool, where he has only suffered one defeat so far—against Nottingham Forest.
After that setback at Anfield, Slot’s Liverpool side bounced back immediately, winning every game since. In a candid interview on the Men In Blazers YouTube channel, Slot revealed his approach to quickly moving past bad days and keeping his team focused on future matches.
He also emphasized the importance of maintaining composure and learning from defeats without letting them define the team’s momentum.
‘The secret is not very difficult – I was very lucky I could start my career with a club at AZ Alkmaar then go to Feyenoord and then Liverpool,’ he said.
‘If I was at a lower-league table team I might have lost a few more in a row! But it is also about getting your habits right around work-rate. It depends on the teams you face and the schedule you have,’ Slot added.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool at the the top of EPL table
Slot is also eagerly anticipating a chance to manage against one of his coaching idols, Pep Guardiola, in the near future. To inspire his players, he frequently shows them clips of Guardiola’s iconic teams from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, urging his squad to strive for those high standards of performance.
Currently, Slot’s team is sitting at the top of the Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday night (October 20).
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In the interview, the 46-year-old head coach also fondly recalled a memorable moment when his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, sang his name at Anfield following Klopp’s final game as Liverpool manager, marking a special connection between the two leaders.