Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp-Era Kick-Off Time Comparison Sparks Debate Under Arne Slot's Leadership
Liverpool boss Arne Slot used the team's recent trip to Newcastle as an example of how every away game in the Premier League is difficult, referencing the 2022-23 season. Slot pointed out that the team did not win 10 out of 18 away games last season, and that games with later kick-off times, such as the 4.30pm Newcastle game, can be just as challenging. Slot's comments are in contrast to those of his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, who criticized the number of early kick-offs the team faced during his tenure.
Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool had 10 out of 18 away games last season that did not result in a win.
- Under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool featured in 45 early kick-offs, more than any other Premier League side.
- Klopp called early kick-offs a "crime" and said he would "definitely not watch" TNT Sports again.
- Liverpool's current manager, Arne Slot, disagrees, pointing out that the team trains at 12pm daily and that he does not find 12.30pm kick-offs any more challenging.
- Slot referenced several examples of last-second winning goals at away games, including a game against Newcastle where Darwin Nunez scored a quickfire double to turn the game around.
- Slot notes that kick-off times are just one factor in an away team's performance, and that every away game in the Premier League is difficult.
Statistics:
- 10 out of 18 away games Liverpool played last season did not result in a win.
- 45 out of Liverpool's away games under Jurgen Klopp's tenure featured early kick-offs.
- 12.30pm kick-offs were among the timeslot moved for two of Liverpool's opening four away games under Arne Slot's leadership.
Sources:
- Arne Slot's comments as per the Liverpool FC quotes.