Don't ignore Jurgen Klopp's role in Liverpool's rise... he filled his garage with Ferraris then handed Arne Slot the keys, writes SIMON JORDAN
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I’ve always felt that building a business should be judged on how well it runs when you’re not there. If it’s over-reliant on one individual and performs badly without them, it can’t be construed as successful. In that context, Liverpool’s impressive rise to the Premier League summit is as much a reflection on the tremendous work Jurgen Klopp did during his stint at Anfield as those who are there now.
![[However, a lot of credit must go to Slot's predecessor Jurgen Klopp and the work that he did]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/12/93455225-14224151-image-a-24_1735043274728.jpg)
That’s no slight on the current manager. This is still Klopp’s team but with Arne Slot’s polish. It’s a combination you do see ending up with Liverpool as champions in May. Klopp was already one of the best managers of the Premier League era. He’s now shown himself great enough to have left a legacy which his successor has been able to capitalise on immediately.
![[Liverpool didn't need to sign anyone in the summer due to the strength of their squad]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/11/93454569-14224151-image-a-12_1735041466652.jpg)
When Manchester United and Arsenal lost their legendary leaders – Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger – the baton wasn’t handed over in the same way, for different reasons and circumstances. In contrast, Klopp has given Slot the chance to run the best last leg any relay runner could imagine. As a result, Liverpool are moving forward at a pace few would have predicted. They are winning in the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup, everything!.
![[Even if the jury is still out on Darwin Nunez, Liverpool established a formidable forward line]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/11/93454607-14224151-image-a-6_1735040679252.jpg)
Arne Slot has found immediate success at Liverpool as they sit top of the Premier League table. However, a lot of credit must go to Slot's predecessor Jurgen Klopp and the work that he did. Klopp’s final campaign ended as a bit of a damp squib; after having thrillingly won the League Cup against Chelsea with kids, the big prizes then went to Manchester City and Real Madrid.
![[Slot has seen the opportunity given to him at Liverpool and taken full advantage so far]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/11/93454573-14224151-image-a-7_1735040684830.jpg)
