Arne Slot 'studied disgraced athlete' before leading Liverpool to title glory
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Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, has allegedly been studying the body language of Lance Armstrong, the infamous cyclist who was stripped of all seven of his Tour de France titles after it was revealed he had been doping throughout his career.
Despite the unlikely pairing of the Dutch coach and the American cyclist, the 46-year-old Reds boss has allegedly shown interest not in Armstrong's deceitful tactics, but rather in how he mentally overpowered his rivals during his peak in the early 2000s.
The biography 'Arne Slot: The New Era' by Dutch journalist Milos Gouka, as seen by The Independent, reveals that Premier League winner Slot analyzed Armstrong's psychological strategies, particularly when he wasn't at his best due to injury or fatigue.
Slot observed how Armstrong would flash a smile for the camera to give the impression of being in top form, even when he wasn't.
Armstrong's world eventually collapsed when his doping scandal was exposed, but those who competed against him often remarked on his mental strength, which contributed to his dominance.
Liverpool experienced a similar level of dominance on the team's way to its second Premier League title last season, surprising many.
Slot joined an exclusive group of managers who have won the English top flight in their first attempt.
The Dutchman has had an impressive start, winning 11 of his first 13 games and establishing a commanding lead in the Premier League
The Reds never looked back, with their rivals unable to close the gap and make the title race competitive.
Despite many predicting that Liverpool would struggle following Jurgen Klopp's departure, especially with Slot coming from a league not yet proven in England, he has been a resounding success
Many now believe Liverpool could secure back-to-back titles for the first time in over three decades.
Despite facing tactical and performance challenges, the Reds have started the season with two victories from two matches
Their latest win demonstrated their resilience, as they came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Newcastle late on Monday, thanks to a goal from Rio Ngumoha in the 100th minute.
The Reds also needed a late goal from Federico Chiesa to defeat Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League