Cody Gakpo has just revealed the difference between Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. Accordingly, the Dutch coach is always honest, straightforward and loved by Liverpool players from the first days of contact.

The Dutchman says he is delighted with how things are going at Liverpool under manager Slot. The new Kop era under Arne Slot got off to a positive start after they beat Ipswich 2-0 in the opening round of the 2024/25 Premier League. Gakpo is keen to develop under his compatriot and admits the former Feyenoord boss has won the support of the Merseyside club’s fans and players.

Gakpo even revealed the difference between Slot and former coach Klopp. When he debuted at Anfield, Slot promised to bring The Kop a different style than what the German strategist brought during his 9 years at Anfield. And this was proven in the warm-up phase as well as the match against Ipswich.

“A lot has changed since Klopp, but he has left a very good impression. Not necessarily for better or worse, but mostly changed. Last season, we played more on the counter. We will soon master both attack and defence. That can take us far.

Coach Slot is very honest and straightforward, which is good for the players. Then you always know where you stand. The warm-up games went well from the start and we also won the first match against Ipswich. If we continue like this, we can have a great season,” said Gakpo.

After being benched for the win over Ipswich, Gakpo (who replaced Diogo Jota in the 79th minute) will be hoping to start when Liverpool face Brentford at Anfield this weekend. The Dutchman has shone at EURO 2024, scoring three goals in six games as the Orange Storm reached the semi-finals of the tournament in Germany.