Liverpool’s newly appointed manager, Arne Slot, faces a myriad of decisions as he embarks on his tenure at Anfield. Having officially succeeded Jürgen Klopp, the Dutchman has a daunting agenda ahead as he endeavors to seamlessly transition into his new role.

Slot’s managerial track record includes reaching the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League in his debut season with Feyenoord, securing a cup and league double in his second season, and finishing as the Eredivisie runner-up in his final campaign before departing for Liverpool. Now, at 45 years old, he shoulders the monumental responsibility of upholding Klopp’s legacy at Liverpool while ensuring a smooth transition in the wake of Klopp’s departure.

Given the precedent set at Manchester United, where the exit of a prominent figure led to a period of uncertainty and trophy drought, Liverpool is keen to avoid a similar fate.

Slot will need to address one of Klopp’s key directives concerning new signings and the acquisition of trophies. Klopp had implemented a policy regarding the iconic ‘This is Anfield’ sign, which players encounter just before entering the Anfield pitch.

Under Klopp’s guidance, players who had not yet won a trophy with the club were prohibited from touching the sign until they achieved such a feat. Even if a player had been with the club during a trophy-winning campaign but did not actively contribute to the victory, they were still barred from touching it.

“I’ve told my players not to touch the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign until they win something!” he said. “It’s a sign of respect. I touched it when I was manager of Borussia Dortmund but we lost 4-0.”

Players like Dominik Szoboszlai, Stefan Bajcetic, and Ben Doak missed out on the Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea due to injury and have yet to officially win a trophy with Liverpool. Consequently, they are still prohibited from touching the sign as of now.

The decision of whether Slot will uphold this rule from the Klopp era remains uncertain. However, maintaining this tradition could serve as an additional source of motivation for Liverpool players, inspiring them to become part of Anfield’s illustrious history.

Liverpool.com suggests that Slot should preserve Klopp’s rule. While seemingly minor, it provides Liverpool players with added incentive to strive for success. This rule has proven effective for Klopp’s title-winning squad, and there is optimism for further trophy triumphs in the upcoming season.