Arne Slot, the newly appointed head coach of Liverpool, has yet to officially take up his role and has been keeping a low profile. The reason for his absence from the limelight was revealed in a recent update on social media. Slot was announced as Jurgen Klopp’s successor on May 20, but despite his official start date being June 1, he has not made any public statements as head coach.
This lack of communication has left supporters confused, as they had expected the club to conduct an in-house interview with Slot before holding an unveiling press conference. However, it seems that media duties will not take place until closer to July, when Slot will begin working with his players at the AXA Training Centre. In the meantime, he has taken some time off and is currently on vacation with his family in Ibiza.
Isa, the coach’s daughter, has been sharing updates on Instagram from their trip, giving fans a glimpse into their holiday. The family is staying at the OKU Hotel and has been enjoying their time by the pool and dining at restaurants like Zuma, a popular Japanese establishment on the island.
This explains why Slot has been relatively quiet since taking on his new role. It also suggests that the lack of media coverage from the club’s side is due to a well-deserved break for the Liverpool media team. After a busy end to the season with Klopp’s departure and the departure of some high-profile players, such as Thiago and Joel Matip, the media team is likely taking some time off before gearing up for the season ahead.
While Slot enjoys his vacation, many of Liverpool’s first-team players are currently on international duty. Ten players have been called up for the European Championship in Germany, which kicks off on Friday. Andy Robertson will be representing Scotland, while Alisson, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Alexis Mac Allister will be participating in the Copa America, which starts on June 20 in the USA.
Slot’s first squad for pre-season training will therefore be missing several key players. However, it is expected that Mohamed Salah will be among those reporting to the AXA Training Centre for the start of training. The CEO of football, Michael Edwards, and sporting director Richard Hughes will be working on plans for the upcoming season during this time.
As the weeks go by and the players return from their international commitments, fans can expect things to pick up pace at Liverpool. Slot will begin working with his full squad, and media coverage and interviews will likely resume. The anticipation for the new season is building, and Liverpool supporters are eager to see what Slot can bring to the team as he takes over from the successful reign of Jurgen Klopp.