Klopp also highlighted that the club have faced unimaginable off-pitch trauma. Referencing the tragic death of Diogo Jota last summer, Klopp pointed out that such emotional turmoil is nearly impossible to navigate seamlessly.
Explaining the hardship, Klopp said: "There was a situation before last season at Liverpool, which nobody expected to happen and to deal with these kind of things is really difficult. I don't know what exactly went on, but so the last season is now passed as well and now they can look into the future."
Slot had to operate in the massive shadow of Klopp, who oversaw 489 matches between 2015 and 2024, while lifting eight major honours including the Champions League and Premier League.