'One of the reasons I wanted to join' - Liverpool boss Arne Slot outlines the difference between his playing style and legendary predecessor Jurgen Klopp

Slot succeeded Klopp in the Liverpool hotseat and after an impressive pre-season campaign, they are preparing for life under the Dutchman. Ahead of facing Ipswich Town in his first game in charge, Slot spoke about what brought him to the Reds and that he slightly differs in his approach from Klopp.

When asked how it's been working with the squad, he told TNT Sports: "Very positive. Jurgen [Klopp] and Pep [Lijnders] left the team in a really good place, full of energy, the boys always want to work hard. I do think our results were a bit better than the way we played. But very positive about where we have worked until now and all the boys came back two weeks ago, it's good to see they came back really strong."

On the differences between his style and Klopp's he added: "I don't think that much because one of the reasons why I wanted to join this club was that it was also clear for the ones who hired me about the style I wanted to play. They wanted to have a similar style to what Jurgen did because they were so successful. I think all the teams around the world, and in the Premier League, are successful in a certain playing style and this is what we are trying to do. Of course, there are always going to be one or two differences because we are not the same people. But I am hoping and expecting that many things will be the same."

Klopp's momentous Liverpool tenure ended in May, bringing the curtain down on a spell that included Champions League, Premier League and domestic cup success. Slot has huge shoes to fill and while they are yet to make any first-team signings, the ex-Feyenoord boss will want to hit the ground running.

After taking on Premier League new boys Ipswich at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, Slot's Liverpool host Brentford on August 25 in his first competitive game at Anfield.